Medical Lab Scientist II

Job Title:Medical Lab Scientist II Work Location: 50 Medical Park Drive, Birmingham, AL (UAB St. Vincent's East) Assignment Duration: 3+ Months Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Position Summary: Responsibilities are interchangeable among Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist roles. The specific work environment/department will be outlined in the requirement. The role involves determining specimen acceptability and performing both routine and complex laboratory procedures in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Background & Context: FMLA and short-staff coverage within the Microbiology Lab. Key Responsibilities: Determine specimen acceptability based on established criteria Perform routine and complex lab procedures per SOPs Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot lab instrumentation Make technical decisions and resolve testing issues Prepare, test, and evaluate reagents and controls Report accurate and timely test results Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control Maintain inventory of testing supplies Assist with specimen processing as needed Ensure a safe work environment and proper use of PPE Handle sample processing, testing, setup, maintenance, documentation, and QC Perform microbiology-specific tasks (reading plates, susceptibilities, general lab work) Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or equivalent (as per CLIA/state requirements) 2-4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience required State Medical Technologist license (if required per state) ASCP or AMT certification (preferred/required as per role) Microbiology experience required Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment Proficiency with computers; experience with laboratory information systems is a plus Must pass a standardized color vision screening Flexibility to work overtime or alternate shifts as needed Working Conditions & Physical Demands: Onsite Microbiology lab environment Color vision screening required Additional Information: Required vaccinations: Hep B, TB, MMR, T-DAP, Flu, Varicella