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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry Lab

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Northampton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025 CLOSED ON 2/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry Lab position at Cooley Dickinson Hospital?

This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) day shift position, located onsite at 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA. Summary The Medical Laboratory Scientist II plays a critical role in our laboratory's Chemistry section. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, the MLS II performs and oversees complex testing and analyses used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This role will be instrumental in assisting with method validations, inventory management, QC review, and staff training, while also functioning as Testing Personnel and, when assigned, as General Supervisor as defined by CLIA regulations.

Education & Licensure
  • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Sciences required

  • Certificate/Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Sciences required

  • Medical Technologist (ASCP) certification preferred
    (American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification - ASCP-BOC)

Experience
  • 1-2 years of clinical laboratory experience required

  • Chemistry section experience strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Proficient in laboratory equipment operation, maintenance, repair, and analytical techniques

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, assess situations, and respond appropriately

  • Skilled at multitasking in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy

  • Strong attention to detail and adherence to SOPs and regulatory protocols

  • Proactive in identifying and communicating issues to supervisors

  • Effective team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to interact professionally with a wide range of personnel, including physicians, hospital staff, and patients

  • Working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and other applicable federal, state, and accreditation requirements

  • Willingness to assist with:

    • Inventory control

    • Implementation of new QC materials

    • Participation in method validations and instrument verification as needed



Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.

 

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