Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in Microbiology to perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids, using advanced instruments and information systems. You'll troubleshoot instruments, support LEAN processes, and collaborate with providers and nurses to impact patient care.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, six months of medical lab experience, and professional certification; a sign-on bonus is available and team is stationed in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
• Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood, body fluids, and specimens with precision and confidence.
• Master both manual techniques and modern laboratory instruments to deliver accurate results.
• Utilize laboratory information systems to manage, track, and report findings efficiently.
• Bring your technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge to every analysis you conduct.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of results that support patient diagnoses and treatment decisions.

Skills

Data entry

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Categorical scientist certification (BB/C/CG/CT/M/MB)

ASCP/AMT/ASM/AAB/AABB/ACS/HEW certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Sign On Bonus Available!

Shift: Afternoons

Status: 40 hours per week

Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Microbiology department are essential in diagnosing and managing infectious diseases through routine and complex molecular, microbiological and immunological testing. MLS team members adhere to strict aseptic techniques, follow safety protocols, and ensure precise data entry and quality assurance. In addition to bench work, MLS professionals troubleshoot instruments, work on LEAN processes, and collaborate with providers and nurses to support patient care. As a core laboratory within the health system, the Microbiology team processes samples from multiple locations. Leveraging advanced technologies such as molecular testing and other high complexity test methods, the team utilizes LEAN principles to enhance efficiency and maintain excellence in microbiological/molecular diagnostics.

Ready to put your detective skills to work? As a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology, you'll be the hero behind the scenes, performing both routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids or specimens. Whether you're using cutting-edge laboratory instruments or manual techniques, you'll leverage your expertise and our advanced information systems to deliver accurate, critical results that directly impact patient care.

• Perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood, body fluids, and specimens with precision and confidence
• Master both manual techniques and state-of-the-art laboratory instruments to deliver accurate results
• Utilize laboratory information systems to manage, track, and report findings efficiently
• Bring your technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge to every analysis you conduct
• Make a real difference by ensuring the quality and accuracy of results that support patient diagnoses and treatment decisions

Qualifications:
Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Coursework must align with duties of the specific section Medical Laboratory discipline position and meet the education Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Scientist listed on the ASCP website at (ascp.org)
  • OR possesses a categorical scientist level certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB
  • OR has met the requirements for AAB and/or AMT certifications
• Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions are required.
• Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.