Medical Laboratory Scientist I

3M HEALTHCARE; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $8,000

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Tuition assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Belleharbour in Suffolk, VA is hiring a part‑time lab technician for the clinical lab, with hours 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m. A sign‑on bonus up to $8,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities include performing tests, interpreting and reporting results, and maintaining equipment. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in medical tech, biology or chemical science, or an associate’s degree in medical technology, plus ASCP/AMT or AAB MLS certification.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in medical technology, biology or chemical science, or an associate’s degree in medical technology.
• Certification: ASCP or AMT; OR AAB certification for MLS only.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests; interpret results; document and report results.
• Maintain department equipment, instruments, and tools.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s in medical technology, biology or chemical science

Associate’s degree in medical technology

Certification as MLS (preferred)

Tools

ASCP certification

AMT certification

AAB certification for MLS

Job description

Overview

Sentara Belleharbour in Suffolk, VA is hiring a lab technician to work part‑time (11a.m.–7:30p.m.) in the clinical lab. A sign‑on bonus up to $8,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests; interpret results; document and report results.
• Maintain department equipment, instruments, and tools.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in medical technology, biology or chemical science, or an associate’s degree in medical technology.
• Certification/Licensure: ASCP or AMT certification; OR AAB certification for MLS only.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Adoption, fertility and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Paid parental & family caregiver leave
• Emergency backup care
• Long‑term, short‑term disability and critical illness plans
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Tuition assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student debt pay down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet insurance
• Legal resources plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

EEO Statement

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.