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Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) — Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health·Portsmouth, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The Medical Lab Scientist performs routine analytical tests on blood, tissues, and other body specimens using clinical laboratory equipment. They are responsible for ensuring quality control, maintaining a safe work environment, and providing accurate results to physicians.

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

Bon Secours

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) – Mary Immaculate Hospital

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) is responsible for performing the routine test on blood, tissues, and other body specimens, as well as providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) must have a total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity.

Essential Functions

  • Performs analytical tests on biological specimens, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
  • Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/ unusual results
  • Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the appropriate action according to protocols
  • Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released
  • Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment
  • Other duties as assigned

Education

  • Bachelor of
  • Science in one of the following: Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology or Biochemistry through a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved program (required)

Certifications

• MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)

Experience

• Externship program completed (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment
  • Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Range

Minimum

$30.99

Maximum

$48.04

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours [https://careers.bonsecours.com/us/en/life-at-bon-secours?utm_source=job_description] associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits

may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

Core Laboratory - Maryview

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com].

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related field from a CLIA-approved program is required. Candidates must hold or be eligible for MLS certification, preferably from the ASCP.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality control
  • Professional communication
  • Patient safety
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Analytical testing
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Specimen inspection

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Portsmouth, Virginia
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is a global Catholic health ministry operating in the United States, Ireland and the Philippines. A $14 billion organization, BSMH delivers care and health services through 47 hospitals and a network of approximately 60,000 associates, including...

Salary listed on 108 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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