Medical Laboratory Scientist III DOE

Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist III - $7,500.00 Sign-on Incentive - DOE

Medical Laboratory Scientist III – $7,500.00 sign‑on incentive – DOE

About the Organization

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is a non‑profit Tribal health organization that provides comprehensive medical services, wellness programs, disease research, and rural provider training across Alaska. With more than 3,100 employees, ANTHC is the largest Tribal health organization in the United States and Alaska’s second‑largest health employer.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program – 20+ plans
• Cost‑share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions (403(b) with pre‑tax or Roth options)
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan – matching up to 5% of eligible pay; discretionary contribution up to 3% of pay
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, accruing up to 6 hours per pay period
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave & miscarriage/stillbirth leave after six months
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability and AD&D Insurance covered 100%
• Optional Short‑Term Disability Buy‑Up and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Ancillary Cash Benefits (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness)
• On‑Site Child Care Facility and preschool classrooms
• Employee Assistance Program – grief counseling, financial counseling, mental health support, discounted legal advice
• Tuition Discounts for you and eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University
• On‑Site Training Courses & Professional Development
• License & certification reimbursement and occupational insurance for medical staff
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University (pool, climbing, workout gym, discounts on outdoor equipment)
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym, amusement parks, and more

Summary

Under close supervision or general direction, the candidate applies technical skills to provide a full range of sample test analyses and laboratory services.

Responsibilities

• Train in and perform a full range of simple‑to‑complex sample testing and laboratory services.
• Train in and perform patient specimen testing; ensure sample suitability and evaluate, judge, and interpret test results with accuracy.
• Accept and process samples for on‑site testing or forward to reference laboratories.
• Identify and resolve inconsistencies in patient results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments; ensure quality control and functionality.
• Prepare laboratory for regulatory inspections.
• Provide customer service to patient providers regarding test processes, results, or sample collection techniques.
• Participate in continuing education programs.
• Monitor, maintain, order, and stock laboratory supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of clinical processes and medical terminology
• Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations
• Knowledge of customer service concepts
• Knowledge of infectious disease control protocols
• Skill in operating laboratory equipment
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in establishing cooperative working relationships
• Skill in independent or team work
• Skill in operating a PC with various software applications

Minimum Education Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field. Experience, education, or training may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis.

Minimum Experience Qualification

Five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience; an equivalent combination of education and training may substitute for experience. Alternatively, two continuous years at ANMC plus a letter of intent from the Director of Laboratory Operations and completion of the MLS III Merit Program are acceptable.

Minimum Certification Qualification

Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (NCA) OR equivalent certification from a national credentialing agency.

Additional Requirements

Meet Merit Program requirements: operate analyzers, complete Quality Assurance projects, conduct validation/correlation studies, write SOPs, complete a Quality Systems Course, produce a Quality Manual SOP quiz, perform in‑service training for staff, and complete at least three approved special projects. Proficiency is demonstrated through panel discussion with management.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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