Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLT,MLS) - Lab Microbiology

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Hartford Hospital to perform, interpret and correlate routine and specialized lab tests in support of patient diagnoses. This role requires interpreting results, maintaining instrument performance and following strict safety and quality protocols.

Qualified candidates hold a biology/chemistry-focused bachelor’s degree and ASCP certification, with strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one in organic or biochemistry.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

ASCP certification

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory compliance (OSHA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry

ASCP or equivalent certification

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 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.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Qualifications

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.

• 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.