Medical Laboratory Scientist

Talentburst,-Inc; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

The Allied Health Professional position is an onsite contract in Shelton, CT, starting 11/09/2026. It involves 8 hours/day, 5 days/week with a Tue–Sat shift from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, in the flow cytometry department requiring flow experience.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, test analyses, result review and release, while adhering to CLIA, HIPAA and OSHA guidelines. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry required.
• Transcripts may be requested during consideration.
• 1 year clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred; LC-MS/ICP-MS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, and reporting.
• Maintain records showing proficiency testing samples are tested like patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Identify and correct problems affecting test performance or reporting.

Skills

Flow cytometry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Tools

LC-MS

ICP-MS

Job description

Allied Health Professional Onsite Local Contract Starts 11/09/2026

Job Description

8 hours/day 5 days/week

Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Shelton, CT

Duration: 2+ months (Potential temp to hire)

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

This role is in the flow cytometry department and requires flow experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required, degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry strongly preferred

Transcripts will be requested for review throughout consideration process

Work Experience:

• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred
• Experience with LC-MS or ICP-MS strongly preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Additional Job Details

This role is in the flow cytometry department and requires flow experience. has potential for temp to hire.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Equal Opportunity Statement

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.