Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

Henry Ford Jackson offers a dynamic work environment for Medical Laboratory Scientists, providing opportunities to maintain competency as a generalist across all areas of the laboratory. MLS professionals play a key role in high-volume testing, with 80% of work coming from outreach and the remaining from inpatient care, including cases from a robust cancer center. Beyond benchwork, employees can engage in LEAN process improvement, CAP accreditation, and special projects. The laboratory is undergoing significant advancements, including a new automation line and updated instrumentation in 2025, providing opportunities for learning and growth. With flexible shifts, a welcoming leadership team, and strong collaboration with healthcare teams, this location offers excellent career development in a supportive and safe community, centrally located near major Michigan hubs.

What You Will Do:

• **Become a diagnostic detective!** Perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids, uncovering the clues that help healthcare providers make informed decisions.
• **Master the lab toolkit:** Get hands-on with both manual techniques and cutting-edge laboratory instruments—because great results come from knowing your tools inside and out.
• **Be the hero behind the scenes:** Deliver timely and precise diagnostic data that directly supports healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating patients. Your accuracy literally makes a difference in people's lives!
• **Stay sharp and stay proud:** Maintain your technical skills and keep up with laboratory protocols and standards, knowing that your attention to detail is what sets exceptional care apart.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework aligned to Medical Laboratory discipline.
• Six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
• Eligibility for certification via ASCP routes or possession of categorical scientist level certification (BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB) or eligiable for AAB/AMT certifications.

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