Medical Lab Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – Full-Time

Ditch the windowless mega-lab assembly line and take back control of your work life.

We are a vital Critical Access Hospital (CAH) tucked away in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula. In our facility, you are not just a hidden name signing off on thousands of faceless samples a day. You are a frontline diagnostic partner.

We offer a refreshingly slower pace of life where accuracy and professional pride come before high-volume corporate quotas. Here, you will have the breathing room to focus on high-quality testing, maintain a pristine lab environment, and see the direct, positive impact your results have on patients in our community.

What You Will Do

• Run diverse testing: Perform high-quality diagnostic testing across blood bank, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology.

• Ensure exact precision: Manage quality control, calibrate instrumentation, and troubleshoot analyzers without a chaotic rush.

• Partner with providers: Collaborate directly with our close-knit team of physicians and nurses to deliver critical stats.

• Maintain high standards: Keep the laboratory compliant with all COLA, CAP, and CLIA regulatory guidelines.

• Protect local health: Serve as the reliable diagnostic backbone for our local families and neighbors.

Why You Will Love It Here

• Sanity over speed: Enjoy a manageable workload that allows you to focus on meticulous science rather than stressful turnaround clocks.

• A slower pace: Swap stressful city commutes for peaceful drives through the woods or along the Great Lakes.

• The U.P. lifestyle: Spend your days off exploring endless wilderness, hiking waterfalls, or hitting the snowmobile trails.

• A welcoming team: Join a small, supportive hospital family where your expertise is genuinely respected and appreciated.

• Competitive CAH benefits: Benefit from excellent health insurance, healthy retirement matching, and ample paid time off.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

• Skills: Strong generalist capabilities with an eye for detail and troubleshooting.

• Mindset: A reliable professional who values autonomy, teamwork, and community-centered healthcare.

• Experience: Open to both seasoned generalists looking to downshift and new graduates seeking personalized mentorship.