A Medical Laboratory Scientist specializes in collecting and analyzing body fluids using complex chemical and microscopic tests. Workplaces include clinical laboratories at hospitals, references labs, biotech labs and non-clinical industrial labs.
2:30 PM - 11:00 PM Sign On Bonus Available! Interested in learning more? Schedule a bookings appointment to connect with the recruitment team. Henry Ford Jackson offers a dynamic work environment for Medical Laboratory Scientists, providing opportunities to maintain competency as a generalist across all areas of the laboratory. MLS professionals play a key role in high-volume testing, with 80% of work coming from outreach and the remaining from inpatient care, including cases from a robust cancer center. Beyond benchwork, employees can engage in LEAN process improvement, CAP accreditation, and special projects. The laboratory is undergoing significant advancements, including a new automation line and updated instrumentation in 2025, providing opportunities for learning and growth. With flexible shifts, a welcoming leadership team, and strong collaboration with healthcare teams, this location offers excellent career development in a supportive and safe community, centrally located near major Michigan hubs.
General Summary:
Under general supervision, performs routine and complex analytic procedures, on blood and/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use of laboratory instruments and information systems.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs routine and complex biological, chemical, cytological, hematological, histologic, immunological, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests procedures on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information systems, for the purpose of diagnosing, preventing, or treatment of disease. The Medical Laboratory Scientist is qualified to perform duties described here, and, in a given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties as actual duties will pertain to the specific assignment. 2. Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/or develop solutions. Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes and resolve problems, including: a) Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release. b) Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states. c) Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results. 3. Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, instruments and/or laboratory information systems. Following successful completion of competency testing may perform processing, testing, and reporting without direct supervision. 4. Complies with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures, including compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. 5. Participates in various quality assessment and improvement activities including, proficiency testing, gathering data for quality assurance monitors, developing and adhering to safe work practices, participating in quality improvement committees, and successfully completes regular competency assessments. Maintains the laboratory and procedures in inspection ready condition.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1. Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Coursework must align with duties of the specific section Medical Laboratory discipline position and meet the education Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Scientist listed on the ASCP website at (ascp.org); or possesses a categorical scientist level certification as a
BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB
; or has met the requirements for AAB and/or AMT certifications. 2. Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting. 3. Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions are required.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES
Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.
