Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist | Hiring NOW | Memphis TN

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist/ Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. The role involves performing wet lab testing duties, particularly within a blood bank setting. The successful candidate will follow written procedures for sample handling and processing and conduct low, moderate, and high complexity testing of donor samples as authorized.

Responsibilities

• Follow written procedures for sample handling and processing.
• Perform low, moderate, and high complexity testing of donor samples.
• Review and evaluate test results and records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Notify supervision of any problems affecting testing performance or test result reporting.
• Perform quality control, calibration, and instrument maintenance activities.
• Assist management with the completion of error and accident reports.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in medical laboratory testing.
• Proficiency in PCR DNA, urinalysis, molecular testing, and chemistry.
• Active ASCP or AMT Certification.
• Tennessee licensure as a Medical Technologist.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• History in clinical lab specialization, phlebotomy, and medical technology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling over 4,000 samples a day.

Work Environment

This position is based in a Level One Trauma Center, specifically within the Blood Bank. The role requires experience and the ability to work the third shift, Monday through Friday, with availability on weekends. The contract ranges from 13 to 26 weeks, with opportunities for extension. Our lab processes over 4,000 samples daily, ensuring a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. The work attire and conditions are consistent with standard laboratory settings.

This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

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