Medical Laboratory Scientist

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to support our client’s medical facility in Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

This is a 13-week travel contract opportunity offering competitive weekly pay and consistent day shift hours.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST

Hours: 40 hrs/week

Pay Rate: $2,100 - $2200/week

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform specimen handling, processing, and laboratory testing procedures accurately
• Analyze specimens using approved laboratory testing methods and SOPs
• Review, verify, and release patient test results
• Maintain testing records, QC documentation, calibrations, and maintenance logs
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety standards
• Perform quality control and ensure compliance with QA procedures
• Identify testing issues and troubleshoot or escalate concerns appropriately
• Report STAT and critical results according to department procedures
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records
• Ensure reagents and test kits are properly labeled and within expiration dates
• Participate in training, departmental meetings, and safety programs
• Support regulatory inspections and additional departmental duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Medical Technology preferred, or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associate degree in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred or eligibility required
• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in high-complexity testing preferred
• Strong knowledge of QC/QA procedures and laboratory operations
• Experience working with multiple computer systems and laboratory software
• Ability to multitask and prioritize efficiently in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and laboratory compliance standards
• Experience in Core Lab rotations including Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis preferred

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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