Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist II to support our client's healthcare facility in Birmingham AL 35235 . Interested? Apply Today!

Job Details:
Schedules (40 Hours/Week): 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon-Fri, Rotating Weekends.
Location: Birmingham AL 35235
Job Type: Local Contract
Contract Length : 4+ Months
Pay Rate: $35-$40/hr

*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.


Key Responsibilities:

• Perform specimen handling, processing, and analysis following approved laboratory SOPs
• Conduct testing using validated laboratory procedures and instrumentation
• Review, verify, and release patient test results accurately
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all testing, QC, calibrations, and instrument maintenance
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are processed the same as patient specimens
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety guidelines
• Document quality control activities, corrective actions, and procedural calibrations
• Identify test system issues, troubleshoot problems, and escalate concerns to senior technologists or supervisors
• Report STAT and critical results per departmental protocols
• Maintain reagent and test kit logs including received, opened, and expiration dates
• Participate in department training, procedure updates, and monthly educational meetings
• Support safety initiatives and regulatory inspections as needed
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and overall department appearance
• Provide excellent customer support when interacting with clients or internal lab teams
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• BS in Medical Technology preferred, OR BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, OR Associate degree in Laboratory Science.
• ASCP or AMT certification required/eligible
• Foreign-educated candidates must provide IERF credential evaluation
• Minimum 5 years of clinical/Microbiology laboratory experience
• High-complexity testing experience preferred
• National and state licensure as preferred.

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates 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, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are 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
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are 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.