Medical Lab Scientist II

Job Title: Medical Lab Scientist II
Work Location: 50 Medical Park Drive, Birmingham, AL (UAB St. Vincent's East)
Assignment Duration: 3+ Months
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Position Summary:

Responsibilities are interchangeable among Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist roles. The specific work environment/department will be outlined in the requirement.

The role involves determining specimen acceptability and performing both routine and complex laboratory procedures in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

Background & Context:

FMLA and short-staff coverage within the Microbiology Lab.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine specimen acceptability based on established criteria
• Perform routine and complex lab procedures per SOPs
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot lab instrumentation
• Make technical decisions and resolve testing issues
• Prepare, test, and evaluate reagents and controls
• Report accurate and timely test results
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control
• Maintain inventory of testing supplies
• Assist with specimen processing as needed
• Ensure a safe work environment and proper use of PPE
• Handle sample processing, testing, setup, maintenance, documentation, and QC
• Perform microbiology-specific tasks (reading plates, susceptibilities, general lab work)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or equivalent (as per CLIA/state requirements)
• 2-4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience required
• State Medical Technologist license (if required per state)
• ASCP or AMT certification (preferred/required as per role)
• Microbiology experience required
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency with computers; experience with laboratory information systems is a plus
• Must pass a standardized color vision screening
• Flexibility to work overtime or alternate shifts as needed

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Onsite Microbiology lab environment
• Color vision screening required

Additional Information:

• Required vaccinations: Hep B, TB, MMR, T-DAP, Flu, Varicella