Night-Shift Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Lab Detective

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for night shift duties at West Jefferson Medical Center in Louisiana. The role focuses on accurate testing, data reporting, and maintaining quality control across all standard lab procedures.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The position requires a Louisiana CLG/CLS license and the ability to work independently within a high-throughput clinical laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Lab Generalist (CLG) or CLS in Louisiana.
• Proven ability to perform and interpret a broad range of laboratory tests.

Responsibilities

• Verify specimens for testing and prepare reagents and controls as needed.
• Label, accession, and distribute specimens while maintaining patient identification integrity.
• Perform blood typing, antibody detection, serology, and routine microbiology procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments; report results within established turnaround times.
• Follow universal precautions and infection control policies; document quality control results.
• Assist in orientation of new staff and ensure proper waste handling and disposal.

Education

Louisiana CLS/CLG license (as CLG or CLS)

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for night shift duties at West Jefferson Medical Center in Louisiana. The role focuses on accurate testing, data reporting, and maintaining quality control across all standard lab procedures.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The position requires a Louisiana CLG/CLS license and the ability to work independently within a high-throughput clinical laboratory environment.