Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology

McLaren Health Care; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Flint, MI is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform diagnostic tests, analyses, and quality control under established accreditation guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field, MLS certification within 18 months of hire, and MT/MLS certification as preferred. Schedule: Full-time, evenings and weekends with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science.
• MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.
• MT/MLS certification preferred.

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, 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, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science field

MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer

MT/MLS certification

Job description

Position Summary:

Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Position Summary:

Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Essential Functions and 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, 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.
  
  

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science field.
• MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.
  
  

Preferred:

• MT/MLS certification.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26004386
• Daily Work Times: 4:00pm-12:30am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes