Medical Laboratory Scientist

ARMC Healthcare System; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance (short & long)

Paid maternity leave

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Wellness program

403(b) and Roth retirement plan with 2

PSLF program eligibility

Job summary

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center in Ohio is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to handle specimen processing, test performance, and reporting across clinical departments. You will ensure quality control, QA, and preventive maintenance in accordance with lab protocols.

Requires an Associate's degree and MLS program completion; CLIA high-complexity eligibility is expected, with one year of clinical lab experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and completion of a two-year MLS program.
• Meets CLIA guidelines for high complexity testing.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems preferred.
• OSHA regulations knowledge for clinical labs.

Responsibilities

• Process laboratory specimens and perform tests.
• Report test results to clinical departments.
• Maintain quality control and QA and preventive maintenance.
• Interact with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Laboratory information systems

OSHA safety

Age-specific testing knowledge

PPE procedures

Education

Associates degree in MLS

Completion of MLS postsecondary program

CLIA high-complexity testing eligibility (meets CLIA)

MLT (ASCP) certification preferred / eligible

Tools

Automated instruments

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center · Laboratory

Allied Health

Full Time , 1st , 0630-1500

Posted 10/29/2026

The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for laboratory specimen processing, test performance and test result reporting in the clinical departments of the laboratory. The position is responsible for performing procedures relative to quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance according to laboratory protocols. Strives to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction through activities and interaction with customers.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Associates Degree. Successful completion of a two-year post high school program in Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Meets federal guidelines (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments/CLIA) for performing high complexity testing.

Knowledge and experience working with Laboratory Information systems preferred.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations as it applies to the clinical laboratory.

Knowledge of patient age specific criteria for laboratory testing.

Required Length and Type of Experience

One (1) year experience working in a clinical laboratory. Experience working with automated/semi-automated instrumentation and manual procedures

Required Licensure or Certification

MLT (ASCP) preferred or proof of qualification to sit for examination within 6 months.

Required Physical and Environmental Demands

Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment.

Standing

Exposure to infectious disease

• Competitive salary package
• Extensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (Benefits on Day 1!)
• Accident & critical illness insurance
• Tuition ReimbursementShort-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Wellness Plan that pays you for being healthy
• 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching
• We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer