Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP - AS NEEDED

Advance Patient Care Through Precision and Science

Are you a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist who thrives on accuracy, critical thinking, and making a real impact behind the scenes of patient care? Join our Laboratory Services team and play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic results that physicians and patients rely on every day.

Why This Role Matters

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP), you’ll perform moderate- and high-complexity testing across the full laboratory workflow—pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic. Your expertise ensures timely, reliable results while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Perform authorized moderate and high-complexity laboratory testing in accordance with CLIA regulations
• Execute testing accurately and efficiently following established laboratory and hospital procedures
• Handle specimens, analyze results, and ensure accurate reporting and documentation
• Perform and document quality control activities, calibrations, maintenance, and proficiency testing
• Identify testing issues, troubleshoot problems, and take corrective action or escalate as needed
• Maintain compliance when test systems fall outside acceptable performance ranges
• Demonstrate consistent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Communicate clearly and professionally with laboratory leadership and team members
• Work independently with minimal supervision and make sound decisions when leadership is unavailable
• Adhere to all safety protocols and promote a safe, compliant laboratory environment

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, or a related biological or chemical science from an accredited institution
• Or qualifying associate degree or approved military medical laboratory training

Experience

• Minimum of one year of full-time clinical laboratory experience

Certification

• ASCP, AMT, or equivalent nationally recognized Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist certification required

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and testing methodologies
• Experience with LIS and basic computer applications
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.