Medical Laboratory Scientist - Oncology

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Oncology lab. The role involves performing automated and manual tests, reporting results, and supporting 24/7 lab operations in a high‑volume oncology environment.

The candidate will maintain quality control, work with the lab information system, and collaborate with medical staff under the supervision of the lab manager and lead technologists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, or biological science with Medical Technician certification.
• Must obtain Medical Technology certification within one year from date of hire.
• Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine automated and manual procedures and verifies reports.
• Handles phone inquires regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency.
• Uses laboratory information systems to review reports and call critical values to healthcare professionals.
• Performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation.
• Works under the direction of the lab manager and lead technologist(s).

Skills

Medical technology knowledge

Biological science background

Interpersonal skills

Cognitive skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or biological science

Job description

## Medical Laboratory Scientist - OncologyApplylocations: James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institutetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R157159Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Medical Laboratory Scientist - Oncology## Department:James | James Lab**Scope of Position** The James Laboratory provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The James Laboratory staff performs testing on patient specimens utilizing chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and assists with bone marrow procedures. The James Laboratory provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The James laboratory is staffed 24 hours 7 days a week.**Position Summary** The medical laboratory technologists’ performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results. Handles phone inquires regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency. Oncology staff uses the laboratory computer system to review report and call critical values to various healthcare professionals. The James Laboratory staff performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation. Medical laboratory technologists work under the direction of the lab manager and lead technologist(s).**Minimum Qualifications****For Hire:** Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, or biological science with Medical Technician certification. Must obtain Medical Technology certification within one year from the date of hire. **On going:** Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.## Additional Information:**Minimum Qualifications****For Hire:** Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, or biological science with Medical Technician certification. Must obtain Medical Technology certification within one year from the date of hire.**On going:** Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions## Location:James Cancer Hospital (0375)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**Third Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.