Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut, seeks a qualified clinical laboratory technologist to perform, interpret and correlate tests to aid diagnosis.

You will follow established protocols, maintain safety, and contribute to accreditation standards while collaborating with physicians and the broader lab team.

The role offers opportunities for professional growth within Hartford HealthCare's network and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 16 semester hours in biology and chemistry including organic/biochemistry
• ASCP or equivalent certification within 90 days of employment
• Ability to adopt H3W Leadership behaviors and be a strong ambassador
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with leadership ability
• Ability to comply with OSHA and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe lab and meet accreditation standards

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory tests following protocols
• Assists in physician diagnosis and treatment by providing test results and analyses
• Utilizes problem-solving skills to resolve clinical and instrument issues

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree with biology and chemistry coursework; ASCP certification desired

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, More than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

For more than 125 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Description

Performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory tests by following protocols to assist in the physician diagnosis and treatment of illness and disease. Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the Bachelor's degree
• ASCP or equivalent categorical/generalist certification (within 90 days of employment)
• Ability to adopt H3W Leadership behaviors and become a strong H3W ambassador
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal, written and listening) skills and good leadership abilities.
• Ability to comply with OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.