Laboratory Technician FT We are seeking a qualified and dependable Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to support laboratory operations at our new micro hospital. This role will support the day-to-day operation and development of our moderately complex clinical laboratory, including laboratory testing, quality control, equipment readiness, documentation, proficiency testing management, and ongoing quality improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience working with clinical laboratory instrumentation and procedures and be comfortable helping establish organized, consistent laboratory workflows in a developing hospital laboratory. Key Responsibilities ● Perform laboratory testing and operate laboratory equipment in accordance with established procedures and within the employee’s qualifications and authorization. ● Perform, document, and respond to quality control results according to established laboratory procedures. ● Assist with method verification, validation, and linearity studies, as applicable, in coordination with the Laboratory Director and laboratory consultant. ● Troubleshoot testing and equipment issues and coordinate equipment service and maintenance as needed. ● Monitor instrument readiness and maintain equipment maintenance and troubleshooting records. ● Manage laboratory inventory, including reagents, supplies, expiration dates, and lot numbers. ● Collect, prepare, handle, and process specimens according to established protocols. ● Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, logs, procedures, and quality records. ● Assist with staff training, competency documentation, and consistent laboratory workflows. ● Support quality assurance activities and help document corrective actions as assigned. ● Support proficiency testing management, including coordination, documentation, and follow-up as assigned. ● Adhere to applicable regulatory standards and support ongoing laboratory compliance. ● Identify outstanding laboratory operational and documentation needs and communicate them to the appropriate laboratory leadership. ● Coordinate with the Laboratory Director and laboratory consultant to support laboratory readiness and ongoing quality management. ● Communicate effectively with nursing and other clinical staff to support timely and accurate patient testing. ● Follow applicable safety, infection control, confidentiality, and hospital policies and procedures. Qualifications ● Education: Associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or an appropriately related field, consistent with applicable personnel requirements. ● Experience: Prior clinical laboratory experience required, preferably in a moderately complex laboratory setting. ● Experience with laboratory instrumentation, quality control, troubleshooting, and laboratory documentation. ● Experience with method verification or validation, linearity studies, and laboratory startup or quality management strongly preferred. ● Applicable certification, licensure, and other personnel qualifications as required for the laboratory’s testing menu and regulatory classification. ● Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation. ● Ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities and recognize when issues require escalation. ● Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills. ● Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency care environment. ● Willingness to help develop and maintain consistent laboratory workflows as the hospital grows. Work Environment This role involves working in a clinical laboratory within a micro hospital, with exposure to biological materials and the need for strict safety practices. #ray10 The position is full-time, with an anticipated schedule of 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. The laboratory technician will work in coordination with the Laboratory Director, laboratory consultant, and clinical team to support daily operations and ongoing laboratory development. This position supports day-to-day laboratory operations and quality activities but does not replace the responsibilities assigned to the Laboratory Director or other designated personnel.