Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Denver, CO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $28.66$32.88 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 3rd shift, 11:00 PM 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday nights. Training and onboarding start on the morning shift at 8:00 AM.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing complex clinical laboratory testing, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with federal and facility-level regulatory standards. The role requires a solid understanding of basic laboratory testing, proficiency in multiple computer systems, and knowledge of QC and QA principles across all areas of the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and all maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Follow the department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain general appearance of the department.
• Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Review/train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
• If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Required Skills

• Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing.
• Good computer skills; ability to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
• Knowledge of QC (Quality Control) and QA (Quality Assurance).
• Knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.
• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Ability to interact with other departments.
• Good customer service skills; contact with clients may be required.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Education Requirements

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published in March 14, 1990.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).
• No State required licensure; however, MLS or MLT degree required.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
• National and State licensure as required.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• 1 year of clinical experience in high complexity testing preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This organization is the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, with laboratory operations serving one in three adult Americans and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States, with international reach as well. Employing nearly 50,000 professionals, it operates at national scale while delivering the diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions and patient outcomes at the most personal level. The organization's workforce includes laboratory scientists, medical technologists, logistics professionals, and business talent who contribute directly to patient health across a broad range of clinical specialties.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.