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Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist / Scientist / Technician

Job Description

This role's primary function is to ultimately provide information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare cultures of tissue samples

+ Establish and monitor programs that ensure data accuracy

+ Microscopically examine slides of bodily fluids

+ Cross-match blood for transfusions

+ Chemically analyze blood or urine for toxic components

+ Operate and calibrate equipment

+ Deliver test results to physicians, researchers, or patients

+ Collect and study blood samples to determine morphology

+ Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of samples

+ Analyze cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures

+ Prepare plasma and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests

+ Ensure operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques

+ Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies

+ Conserve laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results

+ Provide medical technology information by answering questions and requests

+ Prepare reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information

Essential Skills

+ 1-2+ years of Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) experience

+ ASCP Certification

+ Ability to think critically and communicate effectively

+ Comfortable navigating on a computer with good typing skills

+ License or certification required

+ Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, clinical lab sciences, chemistry, surgical sciences, or life science field

+ Previous Med Tech experience or strong undergraduate intern experience

+ Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

+ Ability to work independently

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload with minimal direction

+ Ability to multitask

+ Work effectively in a fast-paced environment

+ Attention to detail is essential

+ Clinical laboratory and sample processing experience

+ Positive attitude and passionate commitment to exceeding customer expectations

+ Flexible and adaptive

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous hospital experience preferred

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.03 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.