Charlotte, NC, United States

Medical Laboratory Scientist

 Job Description:

Healthcare Talent Support is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist.  This is a 3 month assignment with the potential to extend to a permanent opportunity.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist.
  • Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
  • Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures. 
  • Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality. 
  • Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls. 
  • Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care. 
  • Perform and document preventive maintenance. 
  • Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
  • Assist with processing of specimens, as needed. 

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment. 
  • Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus. 
  • High level of attention detail.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills. 
  • Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen. 
  • Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
  • Minimum 0-2 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required

Compensation: Commensurate with training and experience

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • 8am - 5pm or 10am - 7pm 


  Required Skills:

Instrumentation Overtime Preventive Maintenance Healthcare Biology Chemistry Information Systems Compensation Testing Maintenance Communication Business Science Training