Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist – MLS Expert (Sign-On Bonus)

Geisinger; Shamokin (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Sign-on bonus $12,500

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH). The position entails performing and interpreting complex analyses from diverse specimens in a clinical setting.

You will serve as a technical expert and collaborate with the Analytical Specialist to maintain quality and accuracy in patient testing. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor of Science in a Medical Technology/MLS program or equivalent, ASCP categorical certification, and at

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a Medical Technology/MLS program or equivalent.
• Completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology/MLS program.
• ASCP categorical certification or equivalent.
• At least two years of MLS experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Serve as technical expert and make decisions in absence of Analytical Specialist.
• Operate and troubleshoot instruments and platforms.
• Assist in evaluating new tests, assays, and instrumentation.
• Ensure competency, QC, proficiency testing, and maintenance are completed.
• Participate in training and best practice activities.

Skills

Quality control understanding

Team collaboration

Clinical laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology / MLS

ASCP/NAACLS-accredited program

ASCP categorical certification

2+ years MLS experience in clinical lab

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH). The position entails performing and interpreting complex analyses from diverse specimens in a clinical setting.

You will serve as a technical expert and collaborate with the Analytical Specialist to maintain quality and accuracy in patient testing. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor of Science in a Medical Technology/MLS program or equivalent, ASCP categorical certification, and at