Travel Medical Lab Scientist
Elwood, IN
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to support our client’s medical facility in Elwood IN 46036.

This is a 9 weeks travel contract opportunity offering competitive weekly pay and consistent day shift hours.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Location: Elwood IN 46036

Contract Length: 9 Weeks

Shift:  Night Shift 

Hours: 40 hrs/week

Pay Rate: $2200/Week Gross to $2300/Week

ASCP /AMT Certification required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform specimen handling, processing, and laboratory testing procedures accurately
• Analyze specimens using approved laboratory testing methods and SOPs
• Review, verify, and release patient test results
• Maintain testing records, QC documentation, calibrations, and maintenance logs
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety standards
• Perform quality control and ensure compliance with QA procedures
• Identify testing issues and troubleshoot or escalate concerns appropriately
• Report STAT and critical results according to department procedures
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records
• Ensure reagents and test kits are properly labeled and within expiration dates
• Participate in training, departmental meetings, and safety programs
• Support regulatory inspections and additional departmental duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Medical Technology preferred, or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associate degree in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology
• ASCP or AMT certification preferred or eligibility required
• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in high-complexity testing preferred
• Strong knowledge of QC/QA procedures and laboratory operations
• Experience working with multiple computer systems and laboratory software
• Ability to multitask and prioritize efficiently in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and laboratory compliance standards
• Experience in Core Lab rotations including Hematology, Coagulation, and Urinalysis preferred
   

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Fair Chance Employment
Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
 
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 
 
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
 
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
 

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