Medical Laboratory Scientist

Mission Health; Highlands (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Tuition assistance and student loan assistance

Job summary

Mission Health in Highlands, North Carolina, is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex lab analyses on blood, tissue, and body fluids. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, ASCP Certification, and a clinical rotation as an MLS student. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, and more. Join us to make a difference in the community while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field from an accredited institution.
• ASCP Certification or equivalent required.
• Clinical rotation as MLS student.

Responsibilities

• Perform both routine and complex lab analyses.
• Assist management in monitoring quality control data.

Skills

Clinical rotation as MLS student

Understanding of lab analyses

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

ASCP Certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

Role Summary: Performs both routine and complex lab analyses and/or identification procedures on blood, tissue, and body fluids with minimal supervision. Assists management in monitoring quality control data to ensure results or procedures are accurate and precise.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field from an accredited institution. Employees hired before October 1, 2016 may be exempt from this education requirement if they meet CLIA qualifications for the appropriate level of testing for this position.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution.
• Required Certification: ASCP Certification or equivalent certification by a nationally recognized board/agency as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. If not certified at time of hire, must be registry eligible and become certified by ASCP (or equivalent nationally recognized board/agency) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. Must maintain certification status if required by certifying agency. Employees hired before October 1, 2016 who at no time during their employment were certified may be exempt from the aforementioned certifications if they meet CLIA qualifications for the appropriate level of testing for this position.
• Preferred Certification: Certification by ASCP (or equivalent certification by a nationally recognized board/agency) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• Required Experience: Clinical rotation as MLS student.
• Preferred Experience: One year post graduate Laboratory experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.