Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – Onsite Lab Expert

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 49,593 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Albany General Hospital Laboratory in Albany, Oregon, seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide safe, high-quality diagnostic testing across infant to geriatric patients. You will perform analyses with complex steps, verify results, and monitor quality assurance programs per CLIA and CAP standards.

The role requires MLS certification within one year of hire, with strong analytical, data-interpretation, and customer service skills, and the ability to train staff and communicate

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities for data collection and decision making.
• Working knowledge of laboratory medicine across chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and molecular biology.
• Fundamental quality assurance and quality control practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective laboratory services to patients across age groups.
• Perform analyses with complex steps and verify results using established techniques and instruments.
• Correlate data with physiological conditions affecting test results and monitor quality programs.

Skills

Analytical/Problem Solving

Clinical Laboratory Technology

Quality Assurance Fundamentals

Compliance Monitoring

Customer Service

Training and Education

Education

ASCP/AMT MLS certification

Job description

Samaritan Albany General Hospital Laboratory in Albany, Oregon, seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide safe, high-quality diagnostic testing across infant to geriatric patients. You will perform analyses with complex steps, verify results, and monitor quality assurance programs per CLIA and CAP standards.

The role requires MLS certification within one year of hire, with strong analytical, data-interpretation, and customer service skills, and the ability to train staff and communicate