Medical Laboratory Scientist

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in West Bloomfield is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids using both manual methods and advanced instruments.

The role emphasizes accurate data recording in lab information systems, teamwork with clinical staff, and contributing to a high-quality diagnostic workflow in a modern hospital lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with coursework aligned to Medical Laboratory discipline.
• Certification options include BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB or equivalent AAB/AMT.
• Six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge for lab functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and body fluids using manual techniques and modern instruments.
• Record and analyze data in laboratory information systems with accuracy and confidence.
• Apply technical expertise to keep laboratory functions running smoothly and reliably.
• Collaborate with healthcare colleagues to support patient diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Laboratory information systems

Bench work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory discipline

BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB certification options

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job 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

Sign On Bonus Available!

Medical Laboratory Scientists at Henry Ford West Bloomfield function as generalists, rotating weekly through four core departments to maintain competency across all areas. The lab operates with a strong focus on quality and process improvement, encouraging team members to contribute ideas for positive change. With a consistently high testing volume, MLS professionals focus entirely on bench work while actively collaborating with nurses and healthcare teams to ensure timely communication of critical results. The laboratory is undergoing significant advancements, including a new automation line and updated instrumentation in 2025, providing opportunities for learning and growth. Employees benefit from a close-knit team, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment in a modern hospital setting with easy parking and scenic walking areas.

Role Overview:

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you'll be the detective behind the scenes-performing routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids using both manual techniques and cutting-edge laboratory instruments. Your work is the foundation for accurate diagnoses and treatment plans, making you a true hero in delivering exceptional patient care. This position is essential to ensuring the precision and reliability of laboratory results that guide clinical decisions across Henry Ford Health.

What You Will Do:

• Master routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids-combining hands-on manual techniques with state-of-the-art laboratory instruments to get it right every time.
• Become a pro at utilizing laboratory information systems to record and analyze data with accuracy and confidence.
• Bring your technical expertise and theoretical knowledge to the table, keeping our laboratory functions running smoothly and reliably.
• Team up with healthcare colleagues to support patient diagnosis and treatment-knowing your work makes a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework aligned to Medical Laboratory discipline
  • OR Certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB
  • OR meets AAB/AMT certification requirements.
• Six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification at the technologist or medical/clinical lab scientist level from ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW.