Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

Company Description At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Company Description At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all. Job Description Sign On Bonus Available! Shift: Afternoons Status: 40 hours per week Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Microbiology department are essential in diagnosing and managing infectious diseases through routine and complex molecular, microbiological and immunological testing. MLS team members adhere to strict aseptic techniques, follow safety protocols, and ensure precise data entry and quality assurance. In addition to bench work, MLS professionals troubleshoot instruments, work on LEAN processes, and collaborate with providers and nurses to support patient care. As a core laboratory within the health system, the Microbiology team processes samples from multiple locations. Leveraging advanced technologies such as molecular testing and other high complexity test methods, the team utilizes LEAN principles to enhance efficiency and maintain excellence in microbiological/molecular diagnostics. Ready to put your detective skills to work? As a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Microbiology, you'll be the hero behind the scenes, performing both routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and other body fluids or specimens. Whether you're using cutting-edge laboratory instruments or manual techniques, you'll leverage your expertise and our advanced information systems to deliver accurate, critical results that directly impact patient care. Perform routine and complex analytic procedures on blood, body fluids, and specimens with precision and confidence Master both manual techniques and state-of-the-art laboratory instruments to deliver accurate results Utilize laboratory information systems to manage, track, and report findings efficiently Bring your technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge to every analysis you conduct Make a real difference by ensuring the quality and accuracy of results that support patient diagnoses and treatment decisions Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Coursework must align with duties of the specific section Medical Laboratory discipline position and meet the education Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Scientist listed on the ASCP website at (ascp.org) OR possesses a categorical scientist level certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB OR has met the requirements for AAB and/or AMT certifications Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting. Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions are required. Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health