Medical Laboratory Scientist

Cytometry; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Hematopathology Technician to perform analysis on tissue and blood samples. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and possess state licensure. Responsibilities include training personnel and ensuring quality standards in laboratory testing. This full-time position requires evening shifts and varies by the day.

Qualifications

• Must meet state licensure requirements for Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Experience in NAACLS approved program or hospital laboratory as a Technologist.
• Possession of a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license in Serology/Immunology and Hematology.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple and complex analysis on tissue, blood, and body fluids.
• Train technical personnel in laboratory tasks.
• Approve the performance of tests by technicians.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Analysis

Trained Personnel Management

Judgment and Accountability for Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent

Job description

Hematopathology | Full-time | Evenings
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Category: Technicians - Clinical
ID: 50644

FTE: 1.0

Shift Hours: EVENINGS

Days of Week: VARIABLE

Performs simple and complex analysis on tissue, blood and body fluids using laboratory instrumentation, manual methods and standard operating procedures. Trains other technical personnel in the performance of laboratory tasks. Approves the performance of tests by technicians. Uses independent judgment and assumes accountability for high quality standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent that meets qualifications for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist from the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Must meet state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist
One (1) year experience in NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory

New hires effective October 1, 2024

must have a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field. Academic equivalent OR academic and work experience combination equivalency acceptable. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2024 who holds a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent which meets state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statute 64B3-5.003 Technologist will be grandfathered in.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Must possess either a temporary or current license as a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Serology/Immunology and Hematology.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation

Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose