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Medical Laboratory Scientist I
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What they do
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.
$67,595 / year median in Virginia
+26% projected growth
Job Description
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a lab tech to work full time days in Microbiology. (0500-1530) Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates! As a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Laboratory Technician, duties are to perform laboratory tests; interpret results; documents and reports results. Maintains department equipment, instruments, and tools. Education Bachelor's in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science Certification/Licensure ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification Eligible for certification Experience Microbiology experience (preferred) keyword: MLS, medical laboratory scientist, MT, technologist, laboratory technician, Talroo-Allied Health, Laboratory Services, MLT, micro, microbiology .Benefits:
Caring For Your Family and Your Career- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more.