Medical Lab Scientist

Pride Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist to support our client’s medical facility in Grand Rapids, MI 49503. This is a 6 months assignment with potential extension or conversion and multiple shifts.

Payrate is 28-32 USD/hr on a W2 basis and is based on experience and qualifications. Responsibilities include specimen acceptability, routine and complex testing per SOPs, instrument monitoring and maintenance, QC, reporting results, and safe, compliant work practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, CLS, or Medical Technology; CLIA/state requirements met.
• Minimum 2–4 years of clinical lab testing experience.
• MLS/MLT certification required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient with computers; LIS familiarity a plus.
• Must pass color vision screen.
• Overtime or shift flexibility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to SOPs.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Proficient with computers

Color vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist to support our client’s medical facility based in Grand Rapids, MI 49503. This is a 6 months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Name: Medical Lab Scientist

Location : Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Duration : 06 months Contract (Possibilities of extension)

Shift : Multiple Shifts

Payrate : 28-32$/hr. on w2/Pay Rate is based on experience and educational qualifications.

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
• Minimum 2-4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required. State Medical Technologist license may be required (will be listed in requirement if it s needed).
• MLT/MLS required
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient with computers.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills. Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.