Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Days), Juneau, AK

Job Description
Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Days)

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist for a 13-week travel assignment in Juneau, AK.

Contract Details

• M-F 8 am to 5 pm. Rotational Weekends and holiday coverage when needed. Rotational coverage for later shifts.
• Start Date: 6/8/2026
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Location: Juneau, AK 99801
• Hourly Pay: $ 36.50
• Non-taxed Stipend: $1246.00
• Weekly Total Pay: $2341
• Holiday Coverage Required: Yes
• EMR Used: Meditech
• Flu vaccine REQUIRED.
• Traveler Policy: Client only accepts traveler profile applications from travelers that live at least 50+ miles away from the facility address they are working at. Rate is all inclusive and client will not be provided housing or flights.

** ASCP or AMT certification REQUIRED at submittal.

** MLS or MLT - either one can be submitted.

** Start date will be no less than 5 weeks after traveler's fingerprint cards are received in Juneau for processing. Upon acceptance, please have your traveler make an appt for fingerprints and get them in the mail within 2-3 days to avoid start date getting pushed back.

Under minimal supervision, applies advanced technical skills and seasoned judgment to provide a full range of sample test analyses independently and competently and laboratory services in a hospital-based laboratory. Shift work and night and weekend call are required to provide 24 hour laboratory coverage. Perform all levels of testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing. Works with infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performall levels of testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing and laboratory services.
• Evaluates, judges and interprets test results and ensures accuracy. Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results and works with MLTs and LST to troubleshoot problems.
• Provides specialized expertise in microbiology, transfusion medicine, molecular biology and infectious disease safety.
• Performs patient specimen testing.
• Ensures sample suitability.
• Provide limited test utilization and interpretation information to medical staff and nursing and refers advanced clinical questions to the Laboratory Medical Director.
• Provide LIS consultation to all staff. Educate staff in acceptable practices of laboratory medicine.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments. Ensures quality control and functionality of instruments.
• Reviews LJ charts and submits data to Laboratory Manager and the peer.
• Works with the Laboratory
• Manager to ensure quality measures are met and writes policies and procedures Prepares lab for inspection from regulatory institutions.
• With Direction from the Laboratory Manager reviews the work of MLT's and LST's to ensure accuracy and assigns tasks. Trains new employees, staff, and laboratory students.
• Participates in continuing education programs. Ensures that adequate levels of inventory are maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of all levels of laboratory testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing.
• Knowledge of LIS operation the ability to utilize a variety of laboratory and other software applications.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment use and operations.
• Knowledge of all aspects of quality control.
• Knowledge CLIA, Joint Commission, CAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees and subordinates.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Ability to interpret laboratory reports and quality control results for accuracy and to trouble shoot problems.
• Ability to perform patient specimen testing and ensure sample suitability with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently to assess the validity of lab results before release to providers.
• Ability in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees and subordinates and to keep self and others on task.
• Ability to train staff and maintain necessary continuing education.

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay (hourly) + Non-taxed Stipend (if eligible)
• Pay package details provided upon offer

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have at least one (1) year of progressive clinical experience or one (1) year of hospital internship after degree
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field. Progressively responsible work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (AMT) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability

Compliance/Screening (Pre-Start):

• Drug screen and background check (facility required)
• Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned

Benefits

Why Work With Mobile Health Team Inc.:

• Weekly pay
• Dedicated recruiter support
• Streamlined onboarding & compliance guidance
• Transparent pay packages
• Opportunities for extensions and future assignments

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