Medical Laboratory Scientist - Alaska

KA Recruiting Inc.; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KA Recruiting Inc. is assisting a hospital in Alaska with a Medical Laboratory Scientist opening.

This full-time role features varied shifts, nights, weekends, and on-call duties, along with a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified hires. You will perform high-complexity testing across the lab and contribute to Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine, Molecular Biology and Infectious Disease areas, focusing on QC, troubleshooting, regulatory compliance and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• ASCP MT/MLS, AMT CLS, or equivalent certification.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience or hospital internship.
• Comfortable working independently and making critical testing decisions.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity testing across the laboratory.
• Support Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine, Molecular Biology & Infectious Disease as needed.
• Focus on QC, troubleshooting, regulatory compliance & process improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent decision making

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field

ASCP MT/MLS, AMT CLS, or equivalent certification

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Looking for a new laboratory opportunity?
A hospital inAlaska is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join its team.

Position Highlights

• Full-time | Varied shifts
• Nights, weekends & call required
• Sign-on bonus andrelocation assistance for qualified hires
• Perform high-complexity testing across the laboratory
• Opportunities to support Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine, Molecular Biology & Infectious Disease
• Strong focus on QC, troubleshooting, regulatory compliance & process improvement

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field
• ASCP MT/MLS, AMT CLS, or equivalent certification
• At least 1 year of clinical experience or qualifying hospital internship
• Comfortable working independently and making critical testing decisions
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and training skills