Medical Laboratory Scientist
Laurel, MD
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Location: Laurel, MD
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 5x8-Hour Alternating Day/Evening (07:30–16:00 / 15:30–00:00), Monday–Friday; flexibility required

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform clinical laboratory testing across Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Urinalysis, and Immunology/Serology.

• Conduct specimen collection, processing, accessioning, preparation, and accurate reporting of results.

• Review and interpret quality control data; ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a broad range of laboratory instrumentation (e.g., Roche Cobas, Sysmex, ACL TOP, Siemens Dimensions, CellaVision, Hitachi).

• Perform crossmatching, blood typing, antibody screens, transfusion reaction workups, and other blood bank procedures.

• Execute molecular and microbiological testing including PCR, organism identification, culture plating, sensitivities, and rapid testing.

• Conduct manual and automated lab procedures such as manual differentials, crystal identification, microscopic urinalysis, osmolality, immunoassays, hormone testing, and therapeutic drug monitoring.

• Follow proper labeling, handling, storage, and disposal procedures according to safety and hazardous materials guidelines.

• Work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to regulatory and facility standards.

• Float within the laboratory department as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience; first-time travelers accepted with strong hands-on experience.

• Proficiency in chemistry, hematology, blood bank, microbiology, urinalysis, and immunology testing.

• Experience working in a community hospital setting (required); teaching hospital experience preferred.

• Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

• Epic charting system experience (preferred).

• Previous charge or lead experience preferred.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• ASCP certification (required)

• ASCP-MLS (preferred)

• BLS certification (preferred; AHA only)

• Active Maryland or Compact clinical laboratory license (required)