Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Microbiology

The University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network in Burlington, VT seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with a strong foundation in biology or chemistry and MLS certification to perform and interpret laboratory tests.

The role emphasizes understanding clinical significance, troubleshooting, QC, and opportunities for teaching and training, with progression from MLS I to MLS III. Weekend commitment is required, and benefits eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science or chemistry.
• MLS certification required.
• Basic laboratory skills, maintenance, QC and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs, calculates, reviews and reports laboratory diagnostic tests.
• Understanding the clinical significance of the testing performed.
• Responsibilities for teaching, training, correction of procedural/instrument issues increase through MLS I to MLS III.

Skills

Basic lab skills

Maintenance

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science or chemistry

MLS certification

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs, calculates, reviews and reports laboratory diagnostic tests. Basic laboratory skills, maintenance, QC, and troubleshooting abilities. Understands the clinical significance of the testing performed. Responsibilities for teaching, training, correction of procedural/instrument issues increase through the range of MLS I to MLS III.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in biological science or chemistry and Medical Laboratory Scientist certification.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Weekend commitment is 1.5 weekends per month.

BENEFITS:

This position is benefits eligible. Homepage