Senior Medical Lab Scientist - Downtown Lab

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Downtown Jacksonville seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to join our core laboratory team. You will perform technical specimen processing, maintain LIS workflows, and ensure accurate records under SOP guidelines.

Responsibilities include supervising MLTs when needed, training new staff, and maintaining compliance with Florida licensure requirements. A strong emphasis on quality, safety, and teamwork supports our patient-first mission.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure as MT or CLT required by Florida rules.
• MT/MLT certifications preferred; license must be active.
• Experience in clinical laboratory operations and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining expertise and performing technical, specimen collection/processing, LIS, general department, and clerical functions in laboratory areas where applicable.
• Maintaining records of performance as defined in the SOP manuals.
• Supervision by Director and Section Supervisors; can perform all responsibilities without on-site supervision.
• Supervising MLTs as General Supervisor and serving as Charge Technologist in the absence of other lab supervisors or MTs.
• May instruct new employees and students.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

Associate's Degree Required

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Certified Medical Technologist Preferred

Certified Medical Laboratory Technician Preferred

Licensed Medical Technologist Required

Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technician Required

Tools

LIS

Job description

Baptist Health in Downtown Jacksonville seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to join our core laboratory team. You will perform technical specimen processing, maintain LIS workflows, and ensure accurate records under SOP guidelines.

Responsibilities include supervising MLTs when needed, training new staff, and maintaining compliance with Florida licensure requirements. A strong emphasis on quality, safety, and teamwork supports our patient-first mission.