Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician - Histology - 1st Shift

Position Overview

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform clinical laboratory analyses on biological specimens for providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases. This position is 100% full‑time, 1st shift, Monday‑Friday from 0300‑1130, with on‑call.

The department intends to hire for one position from either Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your application materials the position you wish to be considered for.

• Performs Immunology procedures:
  Immunohistochemistry, frozen section cutting and staining by direct Immunofluorescence, and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH).
• Performs histologic procedures which include embedding, microtomy, staining and cover slipping.
• Performs clinical electron microscopy and histological analysis on biological specimens such as blood, tissue, and body fluids.
• Calibrates, conducts routine maintenance, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation.
• Performs, records and reviews daily quality control and quality assurance associated with assigned testing, reporting and documenting abnormalities as needed.
• Complies with the document control policy for the department and section.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, OR
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or eligible from ASCP or NCA, OR
• Successfully completed an official US military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certification from ASCP or NCA as a Medical Laboratory Technician is highly desirable.
• Histology experience is desirable.
• Electron microscopy experience is desirable.
• Experience with Immunohistochemistry, frozen section cutting and staining, and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) is desirable.

• A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Six (6) months – one (1) year clinical laboratory experience, which may include program training experience.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or a categorical/specialist certification in the appropriate laboratory discipline from ASCP or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) from HEW.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Histology experience is desirable.
• Electron microscopy experience is desirable.
• Experience with Immunohistochemistry, frozen section cutting and staining, and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) is highly desirable.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Applicants must indicate in their cover letter the level of classification (MLT and/or MLS) they wish to be considered for.

Medical Lab Technician starts at $48,500 per year;
Medical Lab Scientist starts at $53,500 per year. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

• Person:
  Brenda Carey
• Email: brenda-carey