Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join the Clinical Laboratory team in Michigan. You will perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and body fluids, ensuring accurate and timely results to support patient care.

This role emphasizes quality, innovation, and collaboration within a high-acuity lab environment. Responsibilities include leading lab functions, developing standard work, and participating in research to adopt new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant science field.
• Three years of progressive clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and body fluids.
• Establish standard work and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in research and development to adopt new technologies and methods.
• Teach and lead laboratory functions and share knowledge.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Sign On Bonus Available!

Status: 40 hours per week

Shift: Midnights (10-hour shifts, block scheduling, ex: 8 days on, 6 days off). Every other weekend rotation.

Join our dynamic Clinical Laboratory team at Henry Ford Health, serving the vibrant communities of Macomb County. Located near the beautiful Lake St. Clair, our high-acuity hub combines suburban comfort with easy access to Detroit. As part of our fast-growing healthcare network, you’ll play a vital role in delivering precise, timely diagnostic services that support patient care across the region. Our team is dedicated to innovation, quality, and collaboration, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our diverse patient population.

Role Overview:

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you'll perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids, ensuring accurate and timely results. You'll support healthcare providers by delivering critical diagnostic data, directly impacting patient care. Your expertise will drive quality improvement, research, and the adoption of new technologies, making a meaningful difference in our patients¿ lives.

What You Will Do:

• Perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids using manual techniques and laboratory instruments.
• Ensure consistent quality by establishing standard work and implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Participate in applied research and development projects to introduce new technology and improved methods.
• Teach and lead laboratory functions, demonstrating technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited bachelor's degree program in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or other sciences.
• Three (3) years of experience with progressive responsibility in a clinical laboratory setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification at the technologist or medical/clinical laboratory scientist level from a nationally recognized agency (e.g., ASCP, NCA, ASM, AABB, ACS, or HEW).