Laboratory Scientist — Impactful Diagnostics (Sign-On)

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 4,133,000 - 6,337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide accurate and timely testing and results for diagnosis and treatment. The role requires applying high-complexity testing across a range of specimens, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

The position supports training of laboratory staff and may involve phlebotomy and specimen handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program or a Bachelor’s Degree in a Biological Science with NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science with 5+ years of hospital lab experience in high-complexity testing.
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) is preferred.
• Current Certification as MT/MLS by ASCP or CLS by NCA/AMT or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests according to established procedures.
• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and validates lab equipment.
• Performs, documents quality control, and follows quality assurance guidelines.
• Assists in educating and training laboratory personnel, students, and residents.
• Maintains laboratory supplies and inventory.
• May perform specimen collection, processing and phlebotomy as applicable.
• Ensures accreditation standards (CAP, TJ, etc.) are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Phlebotomy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science with CLS/MT program

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist to provide accurate and timely testing and results for diagnosis and treatment. The role requires applying high-complexity testing across a range of specimens, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

The position supports training of laboratory staff and may involve phlebotomy and specimen handling.