Medical lab scientist

Pride Health; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts with vendors

Job summary

Pride Health is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist to support our client's healthcare team in Detroit, MI. Night shift from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM (Sun–Sat). This contract role requires performing all lab testing and ensuring timely results with strict quality controls.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a related field, 5–7 years of lab experience, and ASCP/AMT certification or state license as applicable. Familiarity with LIS and willingness to overtime completes the profile.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, CL science or medical technology.
• Minimum 5-7 years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred or required.
• State license may be required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Run all lab specimens for testing during night shifts.
• Perform routine and complex lab procedures per SOPs.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate reagents or controls.
• Report accurate test results for patient care.
• Maintain quality control and supplies on the bench.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

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

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist to support our client's healthcare team in Detroit, MI 48236.

Schedule:9 pm to 7:30 am (Working days: Sunday- Saturday)

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $31- $45/hr

Interview Process: (Phone, In-Person, Video Conference) VIDEO CONFERENCE - Video or in person.

Client wants to see in candidate:

Day-to-day responsibilities of this Position and Description of Project/Assignment (What is a typical task breakdown & rhythm? What level of interaction will this person have with the team? What will the work environment be like?): Running all lab specimens for testing throughout the night to ensure patients have results.

What would automatically disqualify a candidate for consideration? Would like ASCP certification.

Job Description:

Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist.

Work environment/department will be listed in the requirements.

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 5-7 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required.

State Medical Technologist license may be required (will be listed in requirements if it's needed).

ASCP or AMT certification is either preferred or required (will be listed in requirements if it's 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 to detail along with strong communication and organisational skills.

Must be able to pass a standardised colour vision screen.

Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates 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.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are 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.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are 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.