Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Night Shift

Actalent; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist for a 3rd shift in a hospital laboratory in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The role is interchangeably titled MLS/MLS/CLS with responsibilities across the testing lifecycle.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 8–10 years of clinical laboratory testing experience, and applicable licensure or certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, CLS, Medical Technology or equivalent per regulatory, CLIA and state requirements.
• 8–10 years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• State Tech license may be required; will be specified in job requirements.
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred or required; will be specified in job requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with computers; LIS familiarity a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must pass a standardized color vision screening.
• Overtime or alternate shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Determine specimen acceptability for testing according to SOPs.
• Perform routine and complex procedures per SOPs.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report timely test results to support patient care.
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies.
• Assist with specimen processing when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and PPE.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Color vision

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/ Chemistry/ Clinical Laboratory Science/ Medical Technology

State Medical Technologist license

ASCP or AMT certification

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist for a 3rd shift in a hospital laboratory in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The role is interchangeably titled MLS/MLS/CLS with responsibilities across the testing lifecycle.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 8–10 years of clinical laboratory testing experience, and applicable licensure or certification.