IMMEDIATE OPENING: Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Overview

Perform lab testing, instrument troubleshooting, and quality control in a CLIA‑certified lab.

Key Responsibilities

• specimen acceptance
• testing procedures
• result reporting
• supply management
• preventive maintenance
• instrument troubleshooting

Tasks

-Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. -Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria. -Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem-solving. -Assist with processing of specimens when needed. -Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures. -Report accurate and timely test results. -Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary. -Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures. -Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls. -Testing production samples on chemistry and Automated Immunology platforms. -Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.

Requirements

• ascp
• amt
• lis
• bachelors
• validation
• troubleshooting

What You Bring

-High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills. -ASCP or AMT certification is preferred. -Proficiency with computers and familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus. -Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related field -Prior validation experience. -Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a CLIA certified or CAP accredited lab. -Ability to work independently and within a team environment. -Experience with instrument troubleshooting and calibration. -Ability to pass a standardized color vision screen.

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Benefits

-INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY THIS WEEK ** -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Medical, dental & vision -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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Interview Process

-phone screenings available as early as today -interviews scheduled this week for immediate candidates -priority consideration for applicants who apply within 24 hours