Medical Lab Scientist, Lab Services, Full-Time Night

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-night night shift Medical Lab Scientist, for our Lab Services Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Memorial Hospital

Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

What You’ll Do

As an Medical Lab Scientist, you will independently performs waived, moderate-complexity, and high-complexity clinical laboratory testing within assigned sections in accordance with approved procedures, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Evaluates specimen integrity, quality control data, instrumentation, and patient results; identifies conditions that may affect accuracy or timeliness; and uses technical knowledge, judgment, and established escalation pathways to resolve problems. Provides accurate and timely information that supports diagnosis, treatment, and patient care

Medical Lab Scientist Job Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing, analysis, calculations, and result verification in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Evaluate, collect, process, identify, store, and manage patient specimens to ensure accurate and timely testing.
• Recognize and investigate abnormal, critical, or inconsistent test results and communicate findings to appropriate healthcare providers.
• Perform and document quality control, quality assurance, calibration, maintenance, proficiency testing, and corrective actions to maintain laboratory compliance.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments, equipment, and laboratory information systems.
• Identify and resolve pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing issues to ensure result accuracy and patient safety.
• Maintain complete and accurate laboratory records, logs, reports, and electronic documentation in compliance with regulatory and privacy requirements.
• Manage laboratory supplies, reagents, inventory, and storage conditions to support uninterrupted operations.
• Provide technical guidance and test-related information to physicians, clinicians, and authorized healthcare personnel.
• Train and mentor laboratory staff, students, and new associates while serving as a technical resource within the department.
• Adhere to infection prevention, safety, hazardous materials, and personal protective equipment protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, competency assessments, and special projects.
• Support departmental operations across laboratory specialties, shifts, and locations, including specimen collection and phlebotomy when qualified.
• Maintain required certifications and licensure, comply with organizational and regulatory standards, and perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Bring

As a Medical Lab Scientist, this position requires a strong knowledge of clinical laboratory principles, testing methodologies, instrumentation, quality systems, and specimen requirements to ensure accurate and reliable results. The ideal candidate possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate data, validate test results, prioritize workload, and make sound decisions within established laboratory standards. Proficiency with laboratory information systems, electronic health records, instrument software, and other computer applications is essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to effectively collaborate with patients, providers, colleagues, and other stakeholders. The role also demands the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment while managing changing priorities and urgent patient care needs, along with a demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional conduct.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or chemical, biological, or related laboratory science from an accredited institution.
• Meets current CLIA qualifications for both moderate- and high-complexity testing personnel before independently testing patient specimens.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist certification from ASCP Board of Certification or another organization accepted by the employer is required at hire or within one year of hire or graduation, unless a different timeframe is approved by Human Resources and Laboratory Leadership. Certification must be maintained thereafter. Failure to obtain or maintain certification within the required timeframe may result in corrective action or reclassification per organizational policy.
• Meets applicable CLIA qualifications and performs testing-personnel responsibilities for moderate- and high-complexity testing under 42 CFR Part 493.
• When formally assigned and independently qualified, may perform the duties of a Technical Consultant, General Supervisor, or Technical Supervisor in accordance with the applicable CLIA requirements, laboratory scope, and written delegation. Assignment of these duties is not automatic based on the MLS title.
• Maintains all licenses, certifications, education, training, and competency documentation required by law, accreditation standards, organizational policy, and assigned testing.
• Current state or local license or permit when required by the jurisdiction or assigned work location.
• One year of related clinical laboratory experience preferred; qualified new graduates may be considered.

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion , we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

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