Medical Laboratory Scientist - Evening Shift, Impactful Work

Selectminds; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our laboratory team. The role involves performing chemical analyses of body fluids, microscopy, blood typing and transfusion preparation, culture processing, and equipment maintenance to ensure accurate diagnostic results.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related field and MLS certification (or certification within 18 months).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field is required.
• MLS 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

MLS certification

Job description

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our laboratory team. The role involves performing chemical analyses of body fluids, microscopy, blood typing and transfusion preparation, culture processing, and equipment maintenance to ensure accurate diagnostic results.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or a related field and MLS certification (or certification within 18 months).