Medical Laboratory Scientist

Geisinger; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will manage multiple work processes, handle specimens with proper accessioning, verify identifications, and perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.

This on-site role offers full benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative, safety‑driven workplace at Geisinger.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, with preferred certification or experience in medical technology or laboratory science.
• Successful completion of an accredited training program or relevant experience in clinical laboratories
• Ability to perform initial and ongoing competency assessments

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple work processes efficiently while maintaining productivity
• Properly handle specimens, confirming identification and specimen suitability, and using appropriate accessioning procedures
• Recognize and resolve discrepancies on patient orders, and perform instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control
• Replenish reagents and supplies, following established reporting procedures, and accessing multiple computer applications
• Training and orienting new employees, participating in educational activities, and maintaining current knowledge in the field

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Join a state-of-the-art laboratory team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, performing and reporting various analyses from multiple specimen sources to ensure high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple work processes efficiently while maintaining productivity
• Properly handling specimens, confirming identification and specimen suitability, and using appropriate accessioning procedures
• Recognizing and resolving discrepancies on patient orders, and performing instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control
• Replenishing reagents and supplies, following established reporting procedures, and accessing multiple computer applications
• Training and orienting new employees, participating in educational activities, and maintaining current knowledge in the field

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, with preferred certification or experience in medical technology or laboratory science
• Successful completion of an accredited training program or relevant experience in clinical laboratories
• Ability to perform initial and ongoing competency assessments

Work environment and benefits:

• Performed in a clinical setting
• Full benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more
• Opportunities for professional development and a collaborative, diverse workplace committed to safety, excellence, and innovation