Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist II – Tampa, FL
Monday to Friday, 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM, with rotational weekends
$10,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidate
Relocation assistance will be considered

Pay range: $34.00+ per hour. Employees may be eligible to receive a shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on the second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on the third shift. Additional details on shift differentials will be provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and certifications.

Successful candidates may be eligible for an annual performance bonus.

We are proud to offer best‑in‑class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether the position is part‑time or full‑time, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of testing and troubleshoot all applicable instruments/procedures in the department.
• Support the department in quality control, troubleshooting complex problems, customer support, instrument and equipment maintenance, staff training, process improvement, and special projects.
• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with SOPs, ensuring quality control requirements are met.
• Support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and record maintenance.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results, including STAT or critical results to clients.
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function.
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation.
• Enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report generation.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional, and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel, if needed.
• Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Use personal protective equipment, engineering controls, and/or work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Assume lead responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor, if qualified and delegated.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Required Work Experience: One (1) year full‑time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting.

Preferred Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years clinical experience with most current year in present department.

• Normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: 1–10 lb frequently; 11–25 lb occasionally; 36–50 lb seldom; over 50 lb not to be lifted without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be…