Senior Medical Lab Scientist, AFB Microbiology

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Fertility benefits

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Orlando Health in Orlando, FL is seeking an MLS III to join the AFB Microbiology team. The role focuses on the detection and identification of mycobacterial organisms, with responsibilities including AFB specimen processing, culture interpretation, acid-fast staining, organism identification, and susceptibility testing in a specialized laboratory setting.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including health, wellness, retirement plans,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field.
• Completion of an approved clinical laboratory internship.
• Florida license as Medical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimens for quality and preanalytical errors.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy.
• Performs high-complexity testing and records results.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Maintains compliance with policies and safety standards.

Skills

AFB specimen processing

Culture interpretation

Acid-fast staining

Organism identification

Susceptibility testing

Quality assurance

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology/related field

Clinical laboratory internship completion

Job description

Orlando Health in Orlando, FL is seeking an MLS III to join the AFB Microbiology team. The role focuses on the detection and identification of mycobacterial organisms, with responsibilities including AFB specimen processing, culture interpretation, acid-fast staining, organism identification, and susceptibility testing in a specialized laboratory setting.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including health, wellness, retirement plans,