Medical Laboratory Scientist

Description

• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Accurately prepare, label, and store reagents, standards, controls, and specimens for analysis.
• Conduct laboratory tests and procedures using techniques such as ELISA, RNA extraction, and flow cytometry.
• Verify accuracy of results and initiate corrective action when indicated.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Repeat specimen testing as necessary to ensure accuracy.
• Perform Hematology, Chemistry, and Urinalysis testing.
• Maintain, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Prepare patient samples for testing and determine the acceptability of specimens and results.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Recognize normal, abnormal, unusual, and critical results and take appropriate action as established by laboratory policy.
• Execute a variety of manual, semi-automated, and automated Biochemical, Hematological, Microbiological, and/or Blood Bank analyses on varied patient specimens.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, or other related science.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Certification in Medical Technology, Medical Lab Science, or Clinical Laboratory Science from recognized certifying bodies.
• Experience working in a hospital or clinical laboratory.
• Certified Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Lab Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS). Certification must be from ASCP, NCA, AMT, or AAB.
• Proficiency in one of the following areas: hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, or microscopy.
• Blood bank experience is required.
• Ability to interpret test results and apply them to patient care.

Benefits

• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Transportation benefits
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Medical, dental & vision
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 7, 2026.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and long-term disability

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance