Medical Technologist

Compensation

Pay: $27.50/hr USD. Sign‑on bonus for Certified Technicians. Salaries vary within the range based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Medical Technologist for 1st shift Clinical Pathology Team
, Mattawan, MI. Monday–Friday 6:30am–3:00pm with scheduled weekend/holiday rotation and overtime as necessary.

Perform chemical, microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic, and immunohematologic laboratory procedures. Process specimens, prepare solutions, mix reagents, filter, heat, centrifuge, titrate reagents, observe reactions with laboratory equipment, and complete determinations. May require certification from ASCP, NCA, or AMT.

• Perform, document, review, and verify all procedures, materials, and results in compliance with regulatory standards (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.).
• Embody the behaviors and performance characteristics as described in the CRL DNA.
• Develop proficiency in laboratory skills including labeling, slide consolidation, basic client, HCC, and TK sample processing.
• Develop proficiency and basic troubleshooting abilities in the use, calibration, and maintenance of assigned instrumentation.
• Perform laboratory maintenance functions (e.g., cleaning centrifuges, counters, etc.) with minimal oversight.
• Develop familiarity with business continuity procedures when systems go down.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal and formal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  HS/GED and Associate of Science degree required. Bachelor’s degree in biological science preferred.
• Experience:
  
  No previous work experience required if accompanied by certification.
• Certification/Licensure:
  Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Technologist (MT), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) preferred.
• Other:
  • Competency in departmental technical skills.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization.
  • Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Computer skills commensurate with Essential Functions, including ability to learn a validated system.
  • Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts sometimes on short notice.
  • Ability to work under specific time constraints.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa, now or in the future.

Benefits may include bonus/incentives based on performance, 401(k), paid time off, stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work‑life balance flexibility.

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie‑detective test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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