Medical Lab Scientist / MLS Blood Bank

About the role

Join our team as an evening shift, PRN, Blood Bank Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.  
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.  
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.  

Get to Know Your Team: 

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

• The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS ) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Will additionally participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Job Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.

• ASCP or equivalent.

  • Certification within a specific area, i.e., M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP), qualifies.

  • Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.

• If certification lapses, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.

• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
• Blood Bank Experience Preferred

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

• The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS ) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Will additionally participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Job Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.

• ASCP or equivalent.

  • Certification within a specific area, i.e., M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP), qualifies.

  • Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.

• If certification lapses, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.

• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.
• Blood Bank Experience Preferred

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.