Medical Laboratory Scientist

Technical Lab - Medical Laboratory ScientistPride Health is hiring a Technical Lab - Medical Laboratory Scientist to support our client's medical facility-based in Arlington TX 76011. This is a 6-7-months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!Position Name: Technical Lab - Medical Laboratory ScientistLocation: Arlington TX 76011Pay rate: $40/hourDuration: 6-7 months contract with possible extensionShift: 2pm-10:30pm. Training will take place from 8:30am-5pmKey ResponsibilitiesFollow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, reporting, and documentation.Analyze patient specimens using approved laboratory testing methods.Review, verify, and release accurate test results.Maintain proficiency testing records and process QC samples according to laboratory standards.Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.Identify testing issues, troubleshoot problems, and escalate concerns to the senior technologist/supervisor.Follow established procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance limits.QualificationsBachelor's degree required; Chemistry or Biochemistry strongly preferred.Official transcripts required during the hiring process.Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience; high-complexity testing preferred.LC-MS/LC-MS/MS or ICP-MS experience strongly preferred.Strong laboratory testing, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand and work at the laboratory bench for extended periods.Frequent walking and standing.Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 lbs. as required.Manual dexterity for operating pipettes, laboratory instruments, and automated equipment.Equal Employment OpportunityPride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. #PHCHVAlliedZip