Medical Lab Scientist: Microbiology & Molecular Diagnostics

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our diagnostic team in Little Rock. The role requires performing and interpreting a broad range of tests with minimal supervision, preparing samples, and operating automated analyzers to deliver accurate results for patient care.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, be registry eligible, and possess strong multitasking, communication, and decision-making skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement from an accredited program; registry eligibility preferred.
• Must be registry eligible (ASCP or equivalent).
• 2 years lab experience required.
• Ability to work across multiple campuses.
• Strong language, math and reasoning skills.
• Good communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret medical laboratory tests to aid diagnosis.
• Prepare samples for examination and operate automated analyzers.
• Conduct multiple complex tests simultaneously with accuracy.
• Interpret results and communicate findings to clinicians.
• Maintain composure and perform under pressure.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Decision making under pressure

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics or Biology

Job description

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our diagnostic team in Little Rock. The role requires performing and interpreting a broad range of tests with minimal supervision, preparing samples, and operating automated analyzers to deliver accurate results for patient care.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, be registry eligible, and possess strong multitasking, communication, and decision-making skills to