Medical Lab Scientist

Lighthouse Lab Services; Nashville (TN); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Résumé du poste

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join the Core Laboratory team in Nashville, TN. The role focuses on high-complexity testing across core disciplines, with independence in a high- complexity environment and responsibility for instrument troubleshooting and result validation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a laboratory science, Tennessee MLS license, MLS/MT (ASCP) certification, and at least 5 years of experience in core lab testing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or another qualifying laboratory science.
• Tennessee Medical Laboratory Scientist License is required.
• MLS/MT (ASCP) certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical laboratory experience, preferably with core laboratory testing.
• Hands-on experience in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, or urinalysis.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated clinical laboratory instrumentation.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems and regulatory requirements.

Responsabilités

• Perform high-complexity testing across core lab disciplines including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis.
• Process and analyze patient specimens with accurate and timely reporting.
• Review and validate results against procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain QC/QA activities and regular maintenance of instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate automated lab instruments as required.
• Document procedures and ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP and SOPs.
• Monitor inventories and assist with reagents and supplies as needed.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Quality awareness

Regulatory understanding

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field

Tennessee Medical Laboratory Scientist License

MLS/MT (ASCP) certification

Outils

LIS / Laboratory Information Systems

Automated instrumentation

Description du poste

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – Core Laboratory

Location: Nashville, TN
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Second Shift
Compensation: $30–$38/hr

Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with a growing clinical laboratory in Nashville, Tennessee, seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join its Core Laboratory team.

This position will focus on high-complexity clinical laboratory testing across core disciplines, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis. The ideal candidate brings a strong generalist background, is comfortable working independently in a high-complexity laboratory environment, and is confident troubleshooting instrumentation, evaluating results, and supporting efficient daily laboratory operations.

The Role You'll Play

• Perform high-complexity clinical laboratory testing across core laboratory disciplines, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis.

• Process and analyze patient specimens, ensuring accurate and timely testing and reporting of results.

• Review, interpret, and validate laboratory results, evaluating consistency with established procedures, quality standards, and expected clinical findings.

• Perform, evaluate, and document quality control, quality assurance, and required daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities.

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate automated laboratory instrumentation according to laboratory procedures and manufacturer requirements.

• Identify testing, QC, or instrumentation issues and participate in corrective actions and troubleshooting through resolution.

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in accordance with laboratory SOPs, CLIA, CAP, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Monitor inventory levels and support ordering, preparation, and evaluation of reagents, calibrators, controls, and laboratory supplies.

• Assist with new reagent, method, or instrumentation verification and validation as needed.

• Maintain proper specimen handling, storage, retention, and disposal according to laboratory procedures.

• Support laboratory workflow and turnaround-time goals while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy.

• Serve as a knowledgeable technical resource to other laboratory staff and contribute to training or competency activities as needed.

• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives and support inspection readiness across the Core Laboratory.

• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned based on operational needs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or another qualifying laboratory science.

• Tennessee Medical Laboratory Scientist License required.

• MLS/MT (ASCP) certification required.

• Minimum 5 years of clinical laboratory experience, preferably with a strong background in core laboratory testing.

• Hands-on experience in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and/or urinalysis.

• Experience working in a high-complexity clinical laboratory environment required.

• Strong understanding of laboratory quality control, testing methodologies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated clinical laboratory instrumentation.

• Ability to independently evaluate testing results, resolve technical issues, and elevate concerns appropriately.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a laboratory team.

• Familiarity with laboratory information systems and standard laboratory technology.

Salary, Schedule & Benefits

• $30–$38/hr,

• Monday–Friday, second shift

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Retirement benefits

About Lighthouse Lab Services

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities. If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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