Infectious Disease Medical Laboratory Scientist

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist specializing in Infection Disease to join our clinical laboratory team. You will perform complex diagnostic testing to identify infectious pathogens and support patient care decisions with precise results.

You will handle specimens, operate advanced instruments, perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and ensure adherence to CLIA/CAP standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• ASCP/AMT certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical lab experience with microbiology or infection disease diagnostics.
• Proficiency in performing infection disease diagnostic tests and specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze infection disease diagnostic tests including culture, microscopy, molecular testing, and immunological assays.
• Process and examine clinical specimens following established protocols and safety guidelines.
• Operate and maintain lab instrumentation with calibration and quality control.
• Conduct antimicrobial susceptibility testing and interpret results for treatment decisions.
• Document testing procedures, results, and quality metrics in the LIS system.

Skills

ASCP AMT cert

infection microbiology

clinical communication

Education

MLS/MLT degree

Tools

Automated analyzers

LIS familiarity

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist specializing in Infection Disease to join our clinical laboratory team. You will perform complex diagnostic testing to identify infectious pathogens and support patient care decisions with precise results.

You will handle specimens, operate advanced instruments, perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and ensure adherence to CLIA/CAP standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.