Medical Lab Cl

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.
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. We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Medical Laboratory Scientist specializing in Infection Disease to join our clinical laboratory team in Detroit, United States. In this role, you'll perform complex diagnostic testing and analysis to identify infectious pathogens, contributing directly to patient care and clinical decision-making. You'll work with advanced laboratory equipment and techniques while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, safety, and quality in a fast-paced healthcare environment. We're seeking someone who is passionate about precision diagnostics and committed to supporting our healthcare team through innovative and efficient laboratory practices.
Perform and analyze infection disease diagnostic tests, including culture techniques, microscopy, molecular testing, and immunological assays with meticulous attention to detail
Prepare, process, and examine clinical specimens (blood, urine, respiratory, and other body fluids) following established protocols and safety guidelines
Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, ensuring proper calibration, quality control, and comprehensive documentation
Conduct antimicrobial susceptibility testing and interpret results to guide clinical treatment decisions
Execute quality control procedures and maintain detailed records to ensure compliance with CLIA and CAP standards
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide accurate diagnostic information and support clinical decision-making
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions to minimize testing delays and maintain workflow efficiency
Adhere to infection prevention protocols and maintain a safe laboratory environment for yourself and colleagues
Document all testing procedures, results, and quality metrics in the laboratory information system with transparency and accuracy
Medical Laboratory Scientist certification (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience with focus on microbiology or infection disease diagnostics
Strong knowledge of specimen collection, handling, and processing procedures
Competency with laboratory instrumentation and automated analyzers
Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and infection prevention standards
Proficiency with electronic laboratory information systems
Experience with advanced molecular diagnostic techniques (PCR, nucleic acid amplification)
Knowledge of antimicrobial susceptibility testing methodologies
Familiarity with infection prevention and epidemiology principles
Experience in a hospital or reference laboratory setting
Additional certifications in clinical microbiology or molecular diagnostics
Experience with quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives