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USPI Foundation Surgical Hospital is seeking a motivated PRN Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. We have 25 Beds and 8 OR rooms and 3 ER Rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Orthopedic, Spine.
Position Responsibilities:
- Performs correlation studies, linearity checks, and quality control monitors to assure compliance with CLIA, TJC, and CAP.
- Analyzes, summarizes test results on each testing process and submits to Lab Manager for review and approval.
- Performs maintenance on machines systems to track education/training needs, maintenance of machines, ordering of reagents and supply inventory, etc.
- Performs troubleshooting as needed.
- Recommends supplies/equipment to enhance program.
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
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Required Skills:
Requirements:
- Two- or four-year laboratory science related degree
- Must be registered with ASCP or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in an accredited laboratory or in a hospital environment.
- Experience with Point of Care Testing.
- Knowledge of governmental and regulating policies/standards.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide exceptional customer service to patients, physicians, and staff
- Ability to develop and maintain excel spreadsheets for data reporting.
- Ability to detect color and color changes.
- Excellent phlebotomy skills
USPI Foundation Surgical Hospital is seeking a motivated PRN Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. We have 25 Beds and 8 OR rooms and 3 ER Rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Orthopedic, Spine.
Position Responsibilities:
- Performs correlation studies, linearity checks, and quality control monitors to assure compliance with CLIA, TJC, and CAP.
- Analyzes, summarizes test results on each testing process and submits to Lab Manager for review and approval.
- Performs maintenance on machines systems to track education/training needs, maintenance of machines, ordering of reagents and supply inventory, etc.
- Performs troubleshooting as needed.
- Recommends supplies/equipment to enhance program.
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
#USP-123
#LI-CM1
Required Skills:
Requirements:
- Two- or four-year laboratory science related degree
- Must be registered with ASCP or equivalent.
- A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in an accredited laboratory or in a hospital environment.
- Experience with Point of Care Testing.
- Knowledge of governmental and regulating policies/standards.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide exceptional customer service to patients, physicians, and staff
- Ability to develop and maintain excel spreadsheets for data reporting.
- Ability to detect color and color changes.
- Excellent phlebotomy skills
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Who's Hiring
- Quest Diagnostics119
- CommonSpirit Health28
- Kaiser Permanente15
- BayCare Health System15
- US Department of Veterans Affairs15
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services140
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
- Education2
- Technology & Software2
- Government & Public Sector2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical laboratory scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or a related life science field
- ASCP Board of Certification (MLS or MT) or equivalent national certification
- Proficiency with high-volume automated analyzers such as Beckman Coulter, Sysmex, or Abbott platforms
- Experience performing and documenting quality control procedures in a CLIA-regulated laboratory
- Ability to perform across multiple disciplines including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems such as Epic Beaker, Cerner, or Sunquest
Tips for Your Medical Laboratory Scientist Job Search
Lead with your ASCP or AMT credential
Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology or American Medical Technologists is the first filter many hiring managers apply. Put your credential abbreviation directly after your name in the resume header so it's visible before a recruiter reads a single bullet.
Match your specialty to the opening's focus
A posting for a blood bank MLS and one for a molecular diagnostics MLS call for different highlighted experience. Reorder your skills section so the relevant discipline leads, whether that's transfusion medicine, microbiology, or flow cytometry, before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical laboratory scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify instrument throughput on your resume
Hiring managers want to know you can handle volume. Cite the specific analyzers you've operated and the daily or weekly specimen counts you processed to give them a concrete picture of your capacity and experience level.
Prepare a competency demonstration for working interviews
Many hospital labs ask candidates to perform a brief bench demonstration alongside the technical interview. Know your QC troubleshooting steps cold, be ready to walk through a delta check or critical value protocol, and bring documentation of any proficiency testing results.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Clinical laboratory roles often have evening, overnight, and weekend differentials that add meaningful income. When you reach the offer stage, ask the recruiter to break out the differential structure so you can compare total compensation across offers accurately.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical laboratory scientists?
The companies hiring the most medical laboratory scientists right now include Quest Diagnostics, CommonSpirit Health, and Kaiser Permanente, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and national reference laboratories consistently account for the bulk of posted positions.
How many medical laboratory scientist jobs are remote?
About 5% of medical laboratory scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because the majority of laboratory work requires hands-on specimen handling. Remote opportunities tend to concentrate in laboratory informatics, telephematology review, and reference consulting positions that do not require physical bench work.
How do you become a medical laboratory scientist?
Becoming a medical laboratory scientist starts with completing a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a closely related field that includes an accredited clinical practicum. After finishing the practicum, you sit for a national certification exam through the ASCP or AMT. Most employers require certification before your start date, and some states add their own licensure requirements on top of national credentials.
Can you get hired as a medical laboratory scientist with little experience?
Yes, new graduates are regularly hired into entry-level medical laboratory scientist roles, particularly at large hospital systems that run structured onboarding programs. Your clinical practicum rotations count as hands-on experience, so document the instruments and disciplines you covered in detail on your resume. Willingness to work evening or overnight shifts also substantially expands your options as a new candidate.
What does the medical laboratory scientist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with the laboratory manager or supervisor covering quality control, troubleshooting scenarios, and discipline-specific knowledge. High-volume labs sometimes add a working interview or bench observation day. Reference checks and a background screen, including verification of your certification status, typically close the process before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to medical laboratory scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to medical laboratory scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, reference labs, and health systems across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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