Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Department and Name:

SLS Clinical Lab /

SRMH- Consolidated Lab Physical Location:

Harrisonburg, VA Location Type:

On-Site Employment Status:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

Rotating Posted Date:

December 16, 2025 Job Overview Job Description Summary Performs laboratory tests; interprets results; documents and reports results. Maintains department equipment, instruments, and tools. Assumes responsibility for department operations as needed. Performs and completes laboratory tests and quality checks according to standard operating policies and procedures. A bachelor's degree is required in medical laboratory science or related chemical, physical, or biological science. Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science or Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution. ASCP or AMT certification required. Certification eligible applicants with American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) may be considered with proof of eligibility prior to date of employment. Certification for eligible employees shall be acquired within one year from date of hire. Certification must remain current for continued employment. About Us Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet® recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022, 2023), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018). Learn more (Opens in a new tab)