Medical Laboratory Scientist

Healthcare Talent Support; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist for a temporary assignment with the potential for a permanent role. In this position, you will be responsible for performing a variety of laboratory tests, ensuring the quality and accuracy of results that are crucial for patient care. You will work in a collaborative environment, utilizing your skills in communication and organization while adhering to strict Standard Operating Procedures. If you are detail-oriented and have a passion for laboratory science, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or meet local regulatory requirements.
• 0-2 years of clinical laboratory testing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Determine acceptability of specimens and perform technical procedures.
• Monitor and troubleshoot instrumentation for proper functionality.
• Report accurate test results to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Standard Operating Procedures

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description:

Healthcare Talent Support is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist. This is a 3 month assignment with the potential to extend to a permanent opportunity.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist.
2. Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
3. Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
4. Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
5. Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
6. Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
7. Perform and document preventive maintenance.
8. Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
9. Assist with processing of specimens, as needed.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
2. Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
3. Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
4. High level of attention to detail.
5. Strong communication and organizational skills.
6. Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.
7. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
8. Minimum 0-2 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required.

Compensation: Commensurate with training and experience

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

1. Schedule: Monday - Friday
2. 8am - 5pm or 10am - 7pm