Laboratory Scientist I: Diagnostics & QC

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health Orangeburg) seeks a detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform moderate and high-complexity tests under supervision. You will conduct routine diagnostics, QC, instrument maintenance, and communicate critical results to providers while ensuring accurate documentation in LIS.

The position requires 0-6 months of experience, a degree in chemical or biological sciences, and a commitment to high laboratory quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences with core science coursework (24 semester hours; chemistry, biology, and related sciences).
• 0-6 months of experience in laboratory testing or similar setting.
• Ability to perform moderate/high-complexity testing under supervision and report results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high-complexity laboratory testing.
• Conduct routine diagnostic testing and quality control procedures.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Report critical and abnormal results to providers.
• Document results using the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and communicate technical information to colleagues.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health Orangeburg) seeks a detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform moderate and high-complexity tests under supervision. You will conduct routine diagnostics, QC, instrument maintenance, and communicate critical results to providers while ensuring accurate documentation in LIS.

The position requires 0-6 months of experience, a degree in chemical or biological sciences, and a commitment to high laboratory quality and patient safety.