Medical Laboratory Technologist

UMass Memorial Health - Harrington; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health - Harrington in Southbridge, MA seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist specialized in Microbiology for a per diem, on-site role at Harrington Hospital. You will perform routine and specialized tests, prepare specimens, operate instruments, verify results, and document findings in the LIS, collaborating with clinicians to support timely decisions.

The role emphasizes quality control, proficiency testing, safety, and training new staff, with weekend and holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• MLS(ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays, plus varied shifts.
• Experience in clinical microbiology and hospital/lab settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing in clinical microbiology.
• Prepare and analyze specimens, and operate laboratory instruments.
• Verify test results and document findings in the LIS.
• Participate in quality control, proficiency testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Support safe, compliant laboratory operations and collaborate with clinicians.
• Potentially train new staff and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Clinical microbiology

Specimen processing

Instrument operation

Quality control procedures

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Flexibility weekend shifts

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science

MLS(ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred

Job description

Company Description

UMass Memorial Health - Harrington is the newest member of the UMass Memorial Health system, serving patients from more than 25 communities across south central Massachusetts and northeastern Connecticut. The organization offers a comprehensive range of health care services through Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, Harrington Hospital at Webster, and several major medical office buildings in Charlton and Spencer. Harrington Physician Services provides primary care and multi-specialty care, complemented by UrgentCare Express at Harrington in Oxford for timely access to urgent services. The Cancer Center at Harrington in Southbridge delivers specialized oncology care, and the system also operates one of the region’s largest Behavioral Health programs for mental health and substance use. Team members join a community-focused health system dedicated to high-quality, accessible care.

Role Description

The Medical Laboratory Technologist- Microbiology is a per deim , on-site role based at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, MA. This position is responsible for performing routine and specialized laboratory testing in areas such as clinical microbiology, molecular micobiology, and susceptibility testing, following established protocols and regulatory standards. Day-to-day duties include preparing and analyzing specimens, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, verifying test results, and documenting findings accurately in the laboratory information system. The technologist collaborates with clinicians and other laboratory professionals to support timely diagnosis and treatment decisions, participates in quality control and proficiency testing, and helps maintain a safe, compliant laboratory environment. The role may also involve training new staff, contributing to process improvements, and supporting continuous quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical microbiolgy including performance and interpretation of diagnostic laboratory tests.
• Strong Laboratory Skills with experience in specimen processing, instrument operation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Medicine principles and practices to support accurate clinical decision-making.
• Experience with Quality Control procedures, documentation, and regulatory compliance in the laboratory setting.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related discipline; MLS(ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Prior clinical laboratory experience in a hospital or health system setting beneficial.
• Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively during varied shifts.
• Ability to follow safety protocols, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work weekends and occassional holidays.