Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
Augusta, ME
Encode INC
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights
Referral Bonus

Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist

Client: VA Togus Maine Healthcare System
Location: 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330
Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Duration: 1-Year Base + 4 Option Years
Openings: 5 FTEs
Submission Deadline: July 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Questions Due: June 19, 2026, 4:00 PM EST

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field
• Completion of an accredited Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) / Medical Technology (MT) program or equivalent

Licensure & Certifications:

• Active Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification (required)
• Active BLS/ACLS
• Any U.S. state laboratory license accepted

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of recent experience in:
  • Chemistry
  • Hematology
  • Coagulation
  • Blood Bank
  • Urinalysis
  • Microbiology
• Candidates qualifying through alternate education pathway require 5 years of experience
• Prior VA experience preferred but not required

Required Technical Skills

Chemistry

• Abbott Architect ci8200
• Abbott Alinity
• Advanced Instruments Osmos
• Polymedco OC80

Urinalysis

• Beckman Coulter systems
• Manual urinalysis methods

Blood Bank

• Crossmatching
• Antibody screening and identification
• Cell panels
• Tube and gel technology

Hematology/Coagulation

• Sysmex
• ACL Top
• Alcor iSed

Microbiology

• Plate setup and reading
• Gram staining
• Microscan setup
• PCR testing

Additional Skills

• CAP Proficiency Testing
• VA EHR documentation
• Fluent English communication

Shift Information

• Day, Evening, and Night shifts
• Weekends: Approximately 1–2 per month (may vary)
• No On-Call Requirement
• Onboarding/Credentialing: 6–8 weeks

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform patient testing and quality control across all laboratory departments
• Report and document test results
• Perform instrument maintenance and calibration
• Troubleshoot testing issues
• Ensure patient/sample identification accuracy
• Participate in Quality Improvement meetings
• Maintain compliance with VA policies and patient confidentiality requirements

Ideal Candidate:

A generalist MLS/CLS with strong experience in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank, urinalysis, and microbiology who is comfortable working independently across multiple laboratory departments in a hospital setting.