Medical Laboratory Scientist

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Jackson, part of Henry Ford Health, offers a dynamic Medical Laboratory Scientist role focused on high-volume testing and ongoing competency across the laboratory. The position emphasizes precision, collaboration with healthcare teams, and opportunities to engage in LEAN improvements and CAP accreditation activities.

With a new automation line and updated instrumentation planned for 2025, this role provides growth in a supportive community near Michigan hubs, featuring flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework aligned to Medical Laboratory discipline.
• Six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
• Eligibility for certification via ASCP routes or possession of categorical scientist level certification (BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB) or eligible for AAB/AMT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Become a diagnostic detective by performing routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids.
• Master the lab toolkit with manual techniques and advanced instruments to ensure accurate results.
• Deliver timely and precise diagnostic data to support healthcare providers in diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain current knowledge of laboratory protocols and standards to ensure exceptional care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Henry Ford Jackson offers a dynamic work environment for Medical Laboratory Scientists, providing opportunities to maintain competency as a generalist across all areas of the laboratory. MLS professionals play a key role in high-volume testing, with 80% of work coming from outreach and the remaining from inpatient care, including cases from a robust cancer center. Beyond benchwork, employees can engage in LEAN process improvement, CAP accreditation, and special projects. The laboratory is undergoing significant advancements, including a new automation line and updated instrumentation in 2025, providing opportunities for learning and growth. With flexible shifts, a welcoming leadership team, and strong collaboration with healthcare teams, this location offers excellent career development in a supportive and safe community, centrally located near major Michigan hubs.

What You Will Do:

• **Become a diagnostic detective!** Perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids, uncovering the clues that help healthcare providers make informed decisions.
• **Master the lab toolkit:** Get hands-on with both manual techniques and cutting-edge laboratory instruments—because great results come from knowing your tools inside and out.
• **Be the hero behind the scenes:** Deliver timely and precise diagnostic data that directly supports healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating patients. Your accuracy literally makes a difference in people's lives!
• **Stay sharp and stay proud:** Maintain your technical skills and keep up with laboratory protocols and standards, knowing that your attention to detail is what sets exceptional care apart.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework aligned to Medical Laboratory discipline.
• Six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
• Eligibility for certification via ASCP routes or possession of categorical scientist level certification (BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB) or eligiable for AAB/AMT certifications.