Medical Lab Scientist II Location: Birmingham, AL Duration: 3 months with possible contract to hire/ with possible extension Shift : 1st Shift Description: Job Duties/Responsibilities: Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist. Work environment/department will be listed in requirement. Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria. Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality. Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving. Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls. Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care. Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures. Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary. Assist with processing of specimens when needed. Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements. Minimum 2-4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required. State Medical Technologist license may be required (will be listed in requirement if its needed). ASCP or AMT certification is either preferred or required (will be listed in requirement if its required). Ability to work independently and within a team environment. Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus. High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills. Day to Day Responsibilities : Receive and process samples, run testing kits. Set ups, May be responsible for maintenance, documentation QC Generalist with Micro experience Read plates, reading susceptibilities, gen lab Is this for and Medical Lab Technician [2 year MLT degree] or Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Technologist [4 year BS] or are you open to either: BS Please confirm if ASCP or AMT certification is required. [If required, are you open to eligible /registered candidates?] Yes, preferred but not required Are you seeking a generalist [proficient in testing in all Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation] or are you seeking a Micro Lab worker with Molecular background: Micro What department will this technical position support: [Micro lab, Core lab, DNA sequence, etc.] Micro lab In Order For Candidates To Qualify They Must Meet The Clia Standards For Testing Personnel: [Candidates must posses at least 1 of the below] Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science OR BS in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science from an accredited college or university WITH at least 1 year of training or experience in specialty in which testing will be performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a school of Medical Technology. OR 90 Semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following: 16 semester hours of Biology courses, 16 Semester ours of chemistry [must include atleast 6 hours of inorganic Chemistry], and 3 Semester hours of Math- along with having completed an accredited Clinical Laboratory training program or 1 year of documented Clinical Laboratory Training, or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed. OR Associates Degree in Medical Technology. Required Skills: Core Lab Generalist [COAG, HEM, UA, ETC Experience] Preferred Skills: ASCP OR AMT Certification Education Requirement: BS