Medical Laboratory Scientist

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

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Henry Ford Fairlane offers a fast-paced, community-focused environment for Medical Laboratory Scientists, specializing in generalist testing. Given the emphasis on STAT testing and quick turnaround times, MLS professionals must be highly organized, adept at multitasking, and strong critical thinkers. The hospital fosters a close-knit, family-like atmosphere with room for growth, supported by LEAN-focused operations. With smaller sites, convenient parking, and a collaborative work culture, this location provides a dynamic yet supportive setting for laboratory professionals seeking hands-on experience and career development!

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids, utilizing manual techniques and advanced laboratory instruments. Your work directly supports healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating patients, making your role essential to delivering high-quality patient care.

What You Will Do

• Perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids.
• Utilize manual techniques and laboratory instruments to ensure accurate results.
• Maintain technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge to support laboratory functions.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to deliver timely diagnostic information.

Qualifications

Required

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework aligned to Medical Laboratory Science.
• Six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge in laboratory functions.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Certification at the technologist or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency (e.g., ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW).