Sentara Health·Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Perform laboratory testing and interpret results using scientific principles and disease process knowledge. Manage daily technical operations, including staff education, instrumentation implementation, and accreditation readiness.
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview: Additional
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring an experienced Sr. Laboratory Scientist to work full nights (2130-0730) in Transfusion Services. Generous Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates! As a Sr. Laboratory Scientist, duties are to perform laboratory testing and interpret test results using scientific knowledge and principles of test procedures and disease processes; recommends contingency testing. Directly responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing daily technical operations, including staff training and education, implementation of instrumentation, and accreditation readiness. Education Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science (required) Certification/Licensure ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification (required) Experience 3 year of laboratory tech experience (required) Blood bank experience keyword: MLS, medical laboratory scientist, MT, medical laboratory technologist, CLS, Clinical lab Specialist, Talroo-Allied Health , Laboratory Services .
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Requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology, biology, or chemical science and certification from ASCP, AMT, or AAB. Candidates must have at least 3 years of laboratory technician experience, specifically within a blood bank.
Market context
Massachusetts continues to show steady demand for allied-health ultrasound technologists, especially in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty practices. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer formal ultrasound training, RVT or RVS certification, and prior technologist experience; the sign-on bonus may help offset that competition. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and recent scan experience before applying.