Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist — Day Shift, Core Lab

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) match

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Sr. Laboratory Scientist to work full days in the Core Lab. A generous sign-on bonus up to $20,000 is available for qualified candidates.

The role involves performing laboratory testing, interpreting results, and contributing to accreditation readiness. You will lead daily technical operations, train staff, implement instrumentation, and ensure testing accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science is required.
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification is required.
• MLS/MLT experience (3 years) is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and interpret test results using scientific knowledge and test procedures.
• Recommend contingency testing when appropriate.
• Develop, maintain, and manage daily technical operations, including staff training and education, instrumentation implementation, and accreditation readiness.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Test result interpretation

Contingency testing

Education

Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science

ASCP/AMT/AAB certification

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Sr. Laboratory Scientist to work full days in the Core Lab. A generous sign-on bonus up to $20,000 is available for qualified candidates.

The role involves performing laboratory testing, interpreting results, and contributing to accreditation readiness. You will lead daily technical operations, train staff, implement instrumentation, and ensure testing accuracy.