If you're passionate about laboratory science and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, this is your opportunity to play a vital role in patient care. As a Medical Lab Scientist, you'll perform complex diagnostic testing, ensure quality standards are met, and help deliver accurate results that support critical medical decisions every day.
Location: Royal Oak, MI
Pay Rate: $28.66 - $32.88 per hour
Employment Type: Contingent with potential pathway for hire
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, with rotational weekends
Why This Role Matters
Accurate laboratory testing is essential to quality patient care. In this role, you will perform high-complexity testing, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and provide timely, reliable results that support clinical decision-making.
What You'll Do
- Perform laboratory testing and specimen analysis using approved procedures and department SOPs
- Review, verify, and release patient test results accurately and efficiently
- Follow specimen handling, processing, documentation, and record-keeping procedures
- Maintain quality control, calibration, maintenance, and proficiency testing records
- Troubleshoot testing issues and document corrective actions when necessary
- Report STAT and critical results according to established department procedures
- Ensure compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements
- Maintain inventory integrity by monitoring reagent and test kit dates and usability
- Participate in department meetings, ongoing training, inspections, and educational activities
- Collaborate with laboratory staff, clients, and other departments to support testing operations
What We're Looking For
- A current, up-to-date resume
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology preferred, or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associate degree in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433
- ASCP MLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred; high-complexity testing experience required for candidates with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology
- Strong understanding of laboratory testing, quality control (QC), and quality assurance (QA)
- Proficiency with computer systems and the ability to work across multiple platforms
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple procedures simultaneously
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and work effectively with other departments
- Ability to meet compliance requirements, including Corewell credentialing requirements
- Must be eligible and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US
What's In It For You
- Competitive pay
- Opportunity to gain experience within a leading healthcare laboratory environment
- Exposure to advanced laboratory instrumentation and testing methodologies
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Potential pathway to long-term employment
- Collaborative and patient-focused team environment
Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)
Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)