Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician

Cytometry; Montana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing complex analyses on biological specimens using advanced flow cytometry techniques. You will be responsible for maintaining high-quality standards while providing technical assistance and training to staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge laboratory practices in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about laboratory science and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on incentive up to $5,000

Criminal background check

Education verification

Professional references request

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or MLT certification required.
• 6 months to 1 year clinical lab experience is necessary.
• Experience with flow cytometry and specimen preparation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses on clinical specimens using flow cytometry.
• Maintain records and provide training on quality control issues.
• Assist faculty with data analysis and interpretation.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Competency with specimen preparations

Experience with flow cytometry instrumentation

Advanced coursework in flow cytometry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Medical Laboratory Technician certification

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist

Tools

Flow cytometer software

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician

February 4, 2025

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of $5,000 based on years of experience!

(Current UI employees are not eligible for incentive)

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to use a variety of procedures involving highly complex analytical lab test methodology and techniques, performing quantitative and qualitative clinical laboratory analyses on biological specimens such as blood, tissue, and body fluids. This position is 100% time, 1st shift, 0900-1730, with rotating weekends and holiday on-call.

Duties include:

• Performing highly complex quantitative and qualitative analysis by processing diverse clinical and research specimen types such as peripheral blood, bone marrow, stem cell, and lymph node biopsy material for flow cytometric assays.
• Using flow cytometer software to perform complex analyses of flow cytometry specimens, including cell sorting, categorization, and staining patterns.
• Conducting initial data analysis of flow cytometry laboratory test results; working closely with faculty to assist with interpretation and display graphics. Providing information to other allied health care provider(s) regarding test methodology and interpretation.
• Maintaining records, logs, and orders for antibodies and reagents.
• Providing technical assistance and training to MLS staff on documentation and interpretation of quality control and quality assurance flow cytometry issues.

MLT Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution, or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or eligible from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or
• Successfully completed an official US military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) is required.
• Some (6 months – 1 year) clinical laboratory experience, which may include program training experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is highly desirable.
• Documented competency with specimen preparations such as peripheral blood, bone marrow, stem cell specimens, and lymph node biopsy handling and processing for flow cytometry analysis is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge with flow cytometry instrumentation and software used for the staining, acquisition and analysis techniques for immunophenotyping is desirable.
• Advanced coursework in flow cytometry, which may include manufacturer’s training is desirable.

MLS Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution
• Some (6 months – 1 year) clinical laboratory experience, which may include program training experience is required.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline from American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from Health Education and Welfare (HEW) is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Documented competency with specimen preparations such as peripheral blood, bone marrow, stem cell specimens, and lymph node biopsy handling and processing for flow cytometry analysis is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge with flow cytometry instrumentation and software used for the staining, acquisition and analysis techniques for immunophenotyping is desirable.
• Specialty certification as SH (ASCP), CYM (ASCP); International Cytometry Certification Examination is highly desirable.
• Advanced coursework in flow cytometry, which may include manufacturer’s training is desirable.

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.