Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Summary

Join our team at Geisinger Medical Laboratories. Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care through innovative, efficient, and high‑quality laboratory services. This position qualifies for a $12,500 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates.

• Performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources.
• Provides the highest level of patient care and maximizes patient satisfaction.
• Serves patients in the assigned clinical area within the specific age range and meets qualification standards.
• Maintains an expected level of productivity and manages multiple work processes efficiently.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner, handles specimens properly, confirms identification and specimen suitability.
• Uses appropriate accessioning procedures and recognizes discrepancies on patient orders.
• Resolves and reports problems and solutions as appropriate.
• Performs and records instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Replenishes reagents and supplies according to established protocols.
• Follows established reporting procedures—computerized, verbal, and manual—as appropriate.
• Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed for job functionality.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Participates in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Completes initial and subsequent competency exams.
• Works in a clinical environment and complies with all organizational policies and procedures.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS‑accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program.
• OR Bachelor of Science with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science and ASCP categorical certification.
• OR Bachelor of Science with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science and at least two years of experience in a role equivalent to a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory.

• Minimum of 1 year in a laboratory (preferred).

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Communication
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Laboratory Results Reporting
• Laboratory Services
• Organizing
• Preceptor Skills
• Time Management

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools, and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Does not qualify for J‑1 waiver.