Overnight MLS/MLT – Multidepartment Lab Scientist

UnityPoint Health; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Daily Pay

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown, IA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform testing across hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology and more. This full-time, overnight role includes weekend and holiday rotations and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

You will handle specimen collection, quality control, instrument maintenance, and collaboration with care teams to deliver accurate results that support patient care across departments.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• OR Bachelor degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology, and special chemistry departments
• Follow laboratory procedures to ensure accurate testing and timely reporting of critical lab values
• Collect, receive, process, and prepare laboratory specimens and send-out testing
• Perform quality control procedures, instrument maintenance, and basic troubleshooting
• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with providers and healthcare teams to support quality patient care
• Assist with training and education for students and new laboratory employees
• Support inventory management and supply coordination for laboratory operations
• Prioritize workload and support efficient day-to-day laboratory workflow
• Contribute to a patient-centered environment focused on quality, safety, and service excellence

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology degree from an accredited institution

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown, IA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform testing across hematology, chemistry, blood bank, microbiology and more. This full-time, overnight role includes weekend and holiday rotations and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

You will handle specimen collection, quality control, instrument maintenance, and collaboration with care teams to deliver accurate results that support patient care across departments.