Medical Lab Scientist / MLS

Ardent Health Services; Glen Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, NJ seeks a variable-shift, full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to perform clinical laboratory testing and ensure patient care quality.

The MLS will handle routine and special procedures, QC, maintenance, inventory, and participate in QA and training efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent certification; certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
• If certification lapses, job downgrades until reinstated.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience in related roles.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures with quality control.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, inventory control and minor equipment repairs.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement and proficiency testing as assigned.

Education

Bachelors in Medical Technology / CL Science / life sciences

ASCP or equivalent certification (M/ H/ C ASCP)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable-shift, full-time, Core Lab Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities

• The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Will additionally participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent.
  • Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
  • Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
• If the certification does lapse, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.