Medical Laboratory Scientist

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform comprehensive testing across General Lab, Blood Bank, Microbiology and Cancer Center sections. The role requires competency in multiple modalities and adherence to turnaround times, quality controls, and safety protocols.

The candidate should possess a BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science, with ASCP eligibility or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of infection prevention techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and techniques.
• Ability to understand ChristianaCare and departmental laboratory policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate simultaneous tests and procedures with accuracy.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and other hospital caregivers.
• Ability to understand regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Ability to use computer software.
• Skill in the use of automated laboratory equipment.
• Skill in manual dexterity and color vision.
• Skill in oral and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Performs all test procedures accurately as described in the procedure manual.
• Verifies specimen identification, processes orders, adheres to established turnaround times, documents calls, and verifies critical values.
• Follows established quality control procedures, and documents corrective actions as necessary.
• Performs and records all scheduled preventive maintenance procedures; performs basic troubleshooting and calls appropriate hotline when necessary.
• Follows ChristianaCare laboratory safety policies and reviews safety manual annually.
• Cooperates with leadership and co-workers and maintains a professional appearance; answers calls courteously.
• Participates in quality assurance as directed by section leadership.
• Attends departmental Inservice and staff meetings as required.
• Performs assigned work safely; reports unsafe activities or hazards to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science; additional bioscience degree considered preferred.
• BS in a chemical, physical, or biological science; recent graduate acceptable.

Skills

Hematology

Chemistry

Urinalysis

Coagulation

Special Chem/Heme

Flow Cytometry

Microbiology interpretation

Infection prevention

Quality assurance

Computer software

Automated lab equipment

Education

BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Automated testing equipment

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Performs laboratory testing and associated activities to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

PRIMARY SECTION FUNCTION:

General Lab:

• Competency in Hematology and/or
• Competency in Chemistry and/or
• Competency in Urinalysis and/or
• Competency in Coagulation and/or
• Competency in Special Chem/Heme and/or
• Competency in Flow Cytometry

Blood Bank:

• Competency at Window (Receiving/Dispensing) bench; and
• Competency at Automation Testing bench; and
• Competency at Manual Testing bench; and
• Competency at Components bench; and
• Competency with Wilmington site‑specific tasks, if/as applicable.

Microbiology

• Accurately performs and maintains competency in the interpretation of microbiological cultures, direct specimen smears and antibiotic susceptibility testing on clinically relevant organisms associated with infectious disease syndromes.
• Accurately perform quality control procedures including recording and follow up of any out of limit procedures. Documents corrective action as necessary.
• Uses the laboratory computer to process test requests including the inoculation of clinical specimens to microbiological media.
• Adheres to turn around times. Documents calls as necessary, verifying critical values and specimen identification.

Cancer Center

• Accurately performs and maintains competency in Chemistry, Hematology and Urinalysis.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all test procedures accurately as described in the procedure manual.

Verifies specimen identification, processes orders, adheres to established turnaround times, documents calls, and verifies critical values.

Follows established quality control procedures, and documents corrective actions as necessary.

Performs and records all scheduled preventive maintenance procedures. Performs basic troubleshooting and calls appropriate hotline when necessary.

Follows all ChristianaCare and laboratory safety policies. Reviews laboratory safety manual annually.

Cooperates with leadership and co-workers and maintains a good rapport with other departments. Presents a professional, well‑groomed appearance at all times. Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.

Participates in quality assurance as directed by section leadership.

Attend departmental Inservice and staff meetings as required.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science

No laboratory work experience required, recent graduate acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and procedures.

Knowledge of infection prevention techniques and procedures.

Knowledge of quality assurance principles and techniques.

Ability to understand ChristianaCare and departmental laboratory policies and procedures.

Ability to coordinate simultaneous tests and procedures with accuracy.

Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and other hospital caregivers.

Ability to understand appropriate regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Ability to use computer software.

Skill in the use of automated laboratory equipment.

Skill in manual dexterity and normal color vision.

Skill in oral and written communications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

ASCP eligible or equivalent

Hourly Pay Range: $29.80 - $44.71This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Job Details

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Performs laboratory testing and associated activities to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

PRIMARY SECTION FUNCTION:

General Lab:

• Competency in Hematology and/or
• Competency in Chemistry and/or
• Competency in Urinalysis and/or
• Competency in Coagulation and/or
• Competency in Special Chem/Heme and/or
• Competency in Flow Cytometry

Blood Bank:

• Competency at Window (Receiving/Dispensing) bench; and
• Competency at Automation Testing bench; and
• Competency at Manual Testing bench; and
• Competency at Components bench; and
• Competency with Wilmington site‑specific tasks, if/as applicable.

Microbiology

• Accurately performs and maintains competency in the interpretation of microbiological cultures, direct specimen smears and antibiotic susceptibility testing on clinically relevant organisms associated with infectious disease syndromes.
• Accurately perform quality control procedures including recording and follow up of any out of limit procedures. Documents corrective action as necessary.
• Uses the laboratory computer to process test requests including the inoculation of clinical specimens to microbiological media.
• Adheres to turn around times. Documents calls as necessary, verifying critical values and specimen identification.

Cancer Center

• Accurately performs and maintains competency in Chemistry, Hematology and Urinalysis.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all test procedures accurately as described in the procedure manual.

Verifies specimen identification, processes orders, adheres to established turnaround times, documents calls, and verifies critical values.

Follows established quality control procedures, and documents corrective actions as necessary.

Performs and records all scheduled preventive maintenance procedures. Performs basic troubleshooting and calls appropriate hotline when necessary.

Follows all ChristianaCare and laboratory safety policies. Reviews laboratory safety manual annually.

Cooperates with leadership and co-workers and maintains a good rapport with other departments. Presents a professional, well‑groomed appearance at all times. Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.

Participates in quality assurance as directed by section leadership.

Attend departmental Inservice and staff meetings as required.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

BS in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science

BS in a chemical, physical, biological science

No laboratory work experience required, recent graduate acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and procedures.

Knowledge of infection prevention techniques and procedures.

Knowledge of quality assurance principles and techniques.

Ability to understand ChristianaCare and departmental laboratory policies and procedures.

Ability to coordinate simultaneous tests and procedures with accuracy.

Ability to interact professionally with coworkers and other hospital caregivers.

Ability to understand appropriate regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Ability to use computer software.

Skill in the use of automated laboratory equipment.

Skill in manual dexterity and normal color vision.

Skill in oral and written communications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

ASCP eligible or equivalent

Hourly Pay Range: $29.80 - $44.71This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Nov 1, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/