Medical Laboratory Scientist

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

WK Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for a 7-on/7-off night shift (8:45 PM–7:15 PM), performing a full range of microbiology testing and routine lab duties. The role requires a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related field and licensure in Louisiana with MT/CLS/ASCP certification.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, preparing for inspections, and providing clinical test results support to patient providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field with one year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Preferred Microbiology experience; valid Louisiana State License in Clinical Laboratory Science and certification MT/CLS/ASCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of simple-to-complex patient testing and laboratory services in Microbiology.
• Recognize deviations from expected results by ensuring sample suitability and accuracy.
• Resolve inconsistencies and correct problems using scientific principles.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Prepare the laboratory for inspection by regulatory agencies.
• Monitor, maintain, and stock laboratory supplies.
• Provide customer service to answer questions from patient providers regarding test processes and results.

Skills

Microbiology

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a full range of simple-to-complex patient testing and laboratory services that will provide specialized expertise in Microbiology.

WK Medical Center

• Lab
• Lab-Microbiology

Shreveport, LA

Allied Health

Full-Time, Night, 8:30PM-7:00AM 7on/off

Posted 03/25/2026

Req # 9079

Job Responsibilities

Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a full range of simple-to-complex patient testing and laboratory services that will provide specialized expertise in Microbiology.

Specific Job Duties

• Performing laboratory procedures, recognizing deviation from expected results by ensuring sample suitability and accuracy.


• Resolving inconsistencies and correcting problems using scientific principles.


• Maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.


• Preparing a laboratory for inspection by regulatory agencies.


• Monitoring, maintaining, and stocking laboratory supplies.


• Providing customer service to answer questions from patient providers regarding test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques.

Laboratory Training/Continuing Education

All employees are required to attend hospital orientation on the initial start date and then will proceed to the laboratory to undergo an extensive training program throughout all laboratory disciplines pertaining to the specific position. We provide a one-on-one approach to this process, which typically is completed within the first 4 to 6 months of hire.

Annual continuing education is provided by both Willis-Knighton and many of the instrument vendors, free of charge. This allows all employees to obtain required annual CEUs.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field with one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience. Preferred Microbiology experience.

Each applicant must possess a valid Louisiana State License in Clinical Laboratory Science and certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathology), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), NCA (National Certification Agency) or equivalent.

Job Specific Information

7on/7off position, 8:45-7:15PM Monday-Sunday- 10 hour shifts

• 2YR OR 3YR SIGN-ON BONUSES AVAILABLE*