Medical Lab Scientist - Lab, Nights

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital in Augusta, Georgia is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for the Night shift. The role involves independently performing laboratory procedures and testing on patients of all ages, ensuring accuracy and timely results, with competency demonstrated in each method.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED with relevant coursework and clinical training; a BS in a life/biological science is preferred. Licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Education: H.S. diploma or GED plus courses and clinical training for testing/certification.
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or life/biological science preferred.
• Work Experience: No experience required; 1 year of supervised clinical experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certification as medical technologist or MLS (ASCP/AMT/AAB) required by Georgia regs.
• Provisional 18-month pathway for recent movers/graduates to complete exam; AAB provisional certification not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs laboratory procedures and testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge, with accuracy and timeliness.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED with college/technical courses and clinical training for testing/certification

Bachelor's Degree in clinical laboratory science or life/biological science

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist - Lab, Nights

Overview:

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities:

Independently performs laboratory procedures for which the technologist has been trained and demonstrated competency. Independently performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge of laboratory procedures, executing, interpreting and/or analyzing, in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus a sufficient number of college and/or technical school courses and clinical training to satisfy the requirements for testing and certification as a medical technologist by an approved certifying agency Required
• Bachelor's Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• 1 year of supervised clinical experience as a medical technologist in a clinical laboratory Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required or
• A person who recently moved into the state of Georgia or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as technologists or technicians for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination. within 1-1/2 Yrs Required
• AAB provisional certification not accepted

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Position Information

Location

Augusta, Georgia

Posted

08/13/2026

Type

Lab

Schedule

Full-Time

Job ID

26957