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Clinical Lab Scientist

Lifepoint Health·Las Cruces, New Mexico

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

The Clinical Lab Scientist is responsible for performing automated tests, analyzing results for accuracy, and maintaining laboratory equipment. They also collect biological specimens and ensure all quality control and preventive maintenance procedures are documented.

Clinical Lab Scientist/Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Specialist (CLS/MT/MLS)

Schedule

this is a full time, evening shift role.

Your experience matters

Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Lab Scientist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

A Clinical Lab Scientist who excels in this role

Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.

Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.

Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.

Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment and reports them to the patient, physician or registered nurse.

Performs Quality Assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment.

Performs and determines accuracy of technical lab procedures.

Maintains records of procedures performed, the patient results and the quality control required for all procedures performed. Maintains accurate and complete records of all quality control tests completed.

Assures that all out-of-control procedures are followed and that there is documentation of remedial actions taken.

Performs all preventive maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, as assigned. Reads and understands all procedure manuals on an annual basis.

Collects biological specimens. Prepares and forwards biological specimens to appropriate reference laboratory according to departmental procedures.

Provides instruction to students/new employees about procedures and departmental policies.

Checks available supplies and reports deficiencies to supervisor in a timely manner.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

  • What we’re looking for Applicants should have a bachelors degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or equivalent. Additional requirements include:
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or eligibility required.

Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Tara by emailing tara.baker@lpnt.net.

More about Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or an equivalent degree. ASCP certification or eligibility for certification is required.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Quality Assurance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Sample Preparation
  • Specimen Collection
  • Automated Testing
  • Laboratory Equipment Operation
  • Patient Reporting
  • Test Result Analysis
  • Technical Lab Procedures
  • Clinical Lab Sciences

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Professional Development
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Discount Programs
  • Company Match
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Loan Assistance
  • Virtual Care Appointments
  • Mental Health Services
  • 401(k) Retirement Package
  • Mental Wellness Programs
  • Physical Wellness Programs
  • Financial Wellness Programs
  • Free Gym Memberships

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Lifepoint Health

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TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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