Laboratory Scientist: Sign-On Bonus & Impact in Diagnostics

VCU Health; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a Medical Technologist/MLS/CLS to provide accurate laboratory testing and timely results for clinicians. The role includes maintaining equipment, performing quality control, and supporting training and inventory in a fast-paced lab.

The position requires a BSCLS (or equivalent) with NAACLS-certified pathway; a MSCLS is preferred. Weekend/holiday coverage and on-call duties may apply in this hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program or a related biology degree with a NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate.
• Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests according to established procedures.
• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and validates lab equipment.
• Performs quality control and follows quality assurance guidelines.
• May assist in training laboratory personnel, students, and residents.
• Maintains laboratory supplies and inventory.
• Complies with accreditation standards (CAP, TJ) and lab safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (preferred)

Job description

VCU Health seeks a Medical Technologist/MLS/CLS to provide accurate laboratory testing and timely results for clinicians. The role includes maintaining equipment, performing quality control, and supporting training and inventory in a fast-paced lab.

The position requires a BSCLS (or equivalent) with NAACLS-certified pathway; a MSCLS is preferred. Weekend/holiday coverage and on-call duties may apply in this hospital setting.