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Medical Laboratory Scientist-MLS

McLaren Health Care

McLaren Health Care

Flint, MI, USA
Posted on Dec 19, 2025
Job Title: Medical Technologist - Medical Lab Scientist MLS
Department: Laboratory in Flint, Michigan
Shift: Variable
Daily Work Times: Variable
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 0 - Per Diem

Position Summary:

Provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
2. Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
3. Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
4. Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
5. Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
6. Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

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Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Lab Science, chemistry, or related biological science field
  • MLS certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Prederred:

  • MT/MLS certification

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