Local Contract Medical Lab Scientist I - $40 per hour

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract Medical Lab Scientist for a local contract job in Shelton, Connecticut.

• Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Title: -Technical Lab - Medical Lab Scientist I
Job Location:- Shelton, CT - 06484
Job Duration: - 3 Months
Shift/Time Zone:-   Tuesday – Saturday (9:00 am – 5:30 pm) - Eastern

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry strongly preferred
• Transcripts will be requested for review throughout consideration process

Work Experience:

• REQUIRED to have at least 1 year of flow cytometry experience
• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred
• Experience with LC-MS or ICP-MS strongly preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Additional Job Details:    

• This role is in the flow cytometry department and requires flow experience.
•  Required to have at least 1 year of flow cytometry experience
• This role could be 3 – 6 months potential temp to perm after that time

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TalentBurst, Inc Job ID #26-37743. Posted job title: Technical Lab - Medical Lab Scientist I

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.