Medical Laboratory Scientist

McLaren Health Care
Pontiac, MI
Position Summary: Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

  • Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
  • Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
  • Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
  • Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
  • Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
  • Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
  • Recognizes problems, identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate.
  • Orients and/or trains new employees.
  • Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, chemistry, or related biological science field.
  • MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Preferred:

  • MT/MLS certification.

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Requisition ID: 25004644
  • Daily Work Times: 05:00pm-05:30am
  • Hours Per Pay Period: 72
  • On Call: No
  • Weekends: Yes
Posted 2025-08-30

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