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101 Sentara Hospitals
Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry
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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 Woodbridge, VA Work Shift First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring an experienced Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist to work full days in the Chemistry section of the clinical lab. Generous Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates! As a Sr. Laboratory Scientist, duties are to perform laboratory testing and interpret test results using scientific knowledge and principles of test procedures and disease processes; recommends contingency testing. Directly responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing daily technical operations, including staff training and education, implementation of instrumentation, and accreditation readiness. Education Bachelor's in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science Certification/Licensure ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification Experience 3 years of laboratory tech experience (required) Chemistry experience (preferred) keyword: MLS, medical laboratory scientist, MT, medical laboratory technologist, CLS, Clinical lab Specialist, Talroo-Allied Health, Laboratory Services .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
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.