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

Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank) – Laboratory Services
Location: Baltimore, MD
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 5x8-Hour (07:00–15:30), Monday–Friday

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive blood bank testing including ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening and identification, crossmatching, antigen typing, and transfusion reaction workups

• Conduct blood banking procedures such as AHG and electronic crossmatches, Rhogam screening, thawing and cooling of blood products, and component preparation

• Ensure accurate patient identification and specimen handling in compliance with laboratory and transfusion safety standards

• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation across blood bank, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and immunology sections as assigned

• Review, validate, and report laboratory test results in a timely and accurate manner using the Epic charting system

• Perform quality control, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment; review and interpret QC data

• Accession, process, and prepare specimens including pipetting, specimen transport, and storage

• Adhere to infection control practices, hazardous material handling, and proper disposal procedures

• Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including phlebotomy and clinical staff

• Participate in orientation and comply with all laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist

• Blood Bank experience required (hard stop)

• Strong hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and instrumentation

• Experience in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, and immunology testing preferred

• Ability to work independently and manage workload in a hospital clinical laboratory setting

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• ASCP or ASCP-MLS certification (required)

• BLS – American Heart Association (required)

• Active Maryland or Compact Medical Laboratory license (required at time of submission)