Medical Laboratory Scientist – Day Shift (Part-Time)

Mclaren-Health-Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Grand Blanc, Michigan, seeks a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine analyses and support patient care. You will work with blood, urine, and other body fluids, perform cell counts, and ensure accuracy in testing results.

Responsibilities include preparing samples for transfusion, reading cultures, maintaining analyzers and inventory, and applying quality control standards. This role supports a high-volume lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field or an associate degree in medical technology or related field.
• MT certification or certified within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
• Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
• Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
• Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
• Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Skills

Blood analysis

Microscopy

Equipment calibration

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Associate degree in medical technology or related field

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Colorimeters

Flame photometer

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Grand Blanc, Michigan, seeks a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine analyses and support patient care. You will work with blood, urine, and other body fluids, perform cell counts, and ensure accuracy in testing results.

Responsibilities include preparing samples for transfusion, reading cultures, maintaining analyzers and inventory, and applying quality control standards. This role supports a high-volume lab environment.