Medical Laboratory Scientist- Chemistry

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health's Pathology Lab in Indianapolis seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform clinical tests on patient specimens. You will maintain quality control records, use specialized testing equipment, and generate accurate results for diagnosis and treatment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related sciences, plus at least one year of relevant experience and certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related sciences.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Certification or eligibility for board certification (ASCP/AMT/NCA/ACHI or equivalent) required.
• Certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to maintain quality control records and use laboratory equipment.
• Ability to use computer to enter and retrieve test results.
• Analytical skills to make quantitative and qualitative observations.
• Ability to work independently with interruptions and concurrent tasks.
• Knowledge of all laboratory safety regulations and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests on patient specimens and provides data for diagnosis, treatment or prevention.
• Maintains records and uses independent judgment to generate results within quality control standards.
• May participate in research and development activities and act as resource person for staff.
• Instructs students and staff on laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Follows standard operating procedures and supports management in procedure development.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Data entry

Analytical skills

Independence

Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related sciences

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Pathology Lab | Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state! We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Shift: Full Time - Day Shift

Location: Pathology Lab - Indianapolis, IN

The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.

Job Responsibilities

Performs laboratory tests on patient specimens and provides information for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of diseases. Maintains records of performance and utilizes independent judgment to generate acceptable test results within quality control standards. May participate in research and development activities. May act as a key resource person for staff inside and outside of the department. Instructs students, laboratory and non-laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and techniques. Performs all tasks according to standard operating procedures. May work on the development and modification of procedures and assumes additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related sciences.
• Requires one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Requires certification or eligibility for board certification by ASCP AMT NCA ACHI or equivalent certification.
• Certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment. Failure to achieve would result in downgrade to Technician-Medical Laboratory position until certification is achieved or loss of employment, dependent on business need.
• Requires knowledge of various complex and lengthy laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Requires knowledge of specialized testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures.
• Requires ability to maintain quality control and other records.
• Requires ability to use computer to enter and retrieve test results.
• Requires analytical skills to make quantitative and qualitative observations.
• Requires ability to work independently handle constant interruptions and concurrent tasks.
• Requires knowledge of all laboratory safety regulations and protocols.

Benefits

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!