Laboratory Scientist: Sign-On Bonus & Impactful Lab Roles

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Medical Technologist/MLS/CLS to provide accurate, timely laboratory testing and results for physicians and healthcare professionals. The role emphasizes high-quality QC, equipment maintenance, and compliance with CAP, TJ, and accreditation standards.

Ideal candidates hold a BSCLS or biology-related degree with NAACLS CLS/MT certification and are prepared to pursue MLS/MT/CLS credentials if not yet obtained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program or a Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science in addition to graduation from a NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program OR Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science with 5+ years of on-the-job training in a hospital health care environment in a specific lab discipline performing high complexity testing.
• *Unless grandfathered under previous hiring requirements
• MSCLS from an accredited program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests according to established procedures.
• Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and validates lab equipment.
• Performs, documents quality control, and follows established quality assurance guidelines.
• Assists in educating and training laboratory personnel, students, and residents.
• Maintains laboratory supplies and inventory.
• May perform specimen collection, specimen processing and phlebotomy as applicable to specific work location.
• Ensures the laboratory is maintaining accreditation standards from CAP, TJ and other accrediting agency standards as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Education

BS in CLS

Biological Science degree

MSCLS preferred

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Medical Technologist/MLS/CLS to provide accurate, timely laboratory testing and results for physicians and healthcare professionals. The role emphasizes high-quality QC, equipment maintenance, and compliance with CAP, TJ, and accreditation standards.

Ideal candidates hold a BSCLS or biology-related degree with NAACLS CLS/MT certification and are prepared to pursue MLS/MT/CLS credentials if not yet obtained.