Medical Laboratory Scientist

job summary:
Join a premier team in Grand Rapids, MI, as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, playing a pivotal role in patient care by delivering accurate, high-complexity diagnostic testing. Working on-site during a stable Monday through Friday first shift, you will operate within a high-throughput environment, ensuring the highest standards of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA). This position offers an excellent opportunity for laboratory professionals looking to utilize advanced diagnostic technologies-including toxicology and LC/MS workflows-while upholding rigorous regulatory compliance.

location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 56 per hour
work hours: 7 to 3
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• High-Complexity Testing: Perform specimen handling, processing, and high-complexity analyses utilizing approved technical procedures and department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Data Management: Review, verify, and release accurate patient test results; adapt smoothly to multiple laboratory information systems and maintain complete on-site testing records.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Adhere strictly to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and internal QA/QC policies. Document all quality control activities, calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
• Troubleshooting & Corrective Action: Identify system or specimen deviations that may affect test performance; implement and document corrective actions or immediately escalate critical issues to senior technologists.
• Critical Reporting: Follow established department protocols for reporting STAT or Critical test results directly to healthcare clients.
• Inventory & Maintenance: Monitor reagents and test kits to ensure proper documentation of received, opened, and expiration dates; maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory space.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interact professionally with other departments, assist with customer or internal inquiries, and participate in regulatory agency inspections as needed.

 
qualifications:
Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or Biology; OR an Associate's degree in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology; OR previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433. (US graduates must provide original transcripts; foreign-educated candidates must provide an IERF credential evaluation).
• Certification/Licensure: National certification (or immediate eligibility) as an MT, MLS, or MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT). Must hold required state licensure if applicable.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience performing high-complexity testing (Required for BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology).
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing protocols, QA/QC mechanisms, and proficient multitasking abilities across multiple computer data systems.
• Compliance Ready: Must be eligible and able to clear Corewell credentialing requirements.

Preferred

• Specialized Experience: 1 year of clinical experience in high-complexity testing is strongly preferred for all candidates.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with Toxicology testing and/or Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS) instrumentation.
• Soft Skills: Strong customer service skills for direct client communication and a proven ability to successfully prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

 
skills: Molecular Biology, Sample Preparation, Sample Testing


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.