Medical Laboratory Scientist - 40 hrs - Afternoons -

CHEManager International; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Jackson is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex analyses on blood and body fluids. The role uses manual and automated methods with information systems, ensuring quality data and instrument performance.

The position emphasizes collaboration with leadership to improve processes, maintain compliance with safety and privacy standards, and support the lab’s advancing automation and 2025 instrument updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory discipline required.
• Six months of medical laboratory experience required.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge in lab work.
• Certification (ASCP/AMT or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex analytic tests on blood and body fluids using manual or automated techniques.
• Acts with information systems to record and report results.
• Maintains instrument calibration, maintenance, and quality control.
• Supports process improvement and problem resolution with leadership.
• Upholds safety, confidentiality, and institutional policies.

Skills

Biological testing

Chemical testing

Hematology

Lab information systems

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Automated instrumentation

Lab automation systems

Job description

SHIFT: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Sign On Bonus Available!

Henry Ford Jackson offers a dynamic work environment for Medical Laboratory Scientists, providing opportunities to maintain competency as a generalist across all areas of the laboratory. MLS professionals play a key role in high-volume testing, with 80% of work coming from outreach and the remaining from inpatient care, including cases from a robust cancer center. Beyond benchwork, employees can engage in LEAN process improvement, CAP accreditation, and special projects. The laboratory is undergoing significant advancements, including a new automation line and updated instrumentation in 2025, providing opportunities for learning and growth. With flexible shifts, a welcoming leadership team, and strong collaboration with healthcare teams, this location offers excellent career development in a supportive and safe community, centrally located near major Michigan hubs.

General Summary

Under general supervision, performs routine and complex analytic procedures, on blood and/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use of laboratory instruments and information systems.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex biological, chemical, cytological, hematological, histologic, immunological, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests procedures on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information systems, for the purpose of diagnosing, preventing, or treatment of disease. The Medical Laboratory Scientist is qualified to perform duties described here, and, in a given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties as actual duties will pertain to the specific assignment.
• Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/or develop solutions. Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes and resolve problems, including:
• Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release.
• Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states.
• Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results.
• Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, instruments and/or laboratory information systems. Following successful completion of competency testing may perform processing, testing, and reporting without direct supervision.
• Complies with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures, including compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Participates in various quality assessment and improvement activities including, proficiency testing, gathering data for quality assurance monitors, developing and adhering to safe work practices, participating in quality improvement committees, and successfully completes regular competency assessments. Maintains the laboratory and procedures in inspection ready condition.

Education/Experience Required

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Coursework must align with duties of the specific section Medical Laboratory discipline position and meet the education Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Scientist listed on the ASCP website at (ascp.org); or possesses a categorical scientist level certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB; or has met the requirements for AAB and/or AMT certifications.
• Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions are required.

Certifications/Licensures

Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.