Medical Laboratory Scientist
Henry Ford Health · Jackson, Michigan
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2025, providing opportunities for learning and growth. With flexible shifts, a welcoming leadership team, and strong collaboration
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Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
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SHIFT: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Henry Ford Jackson offers a dynamic work environment for Medical Laboratory Scientists, providing opportunities to maintain competency as a generalist across all areas of the laboratory. MLS professionals play a key role in high-volume testing, with 80% of work coming from outreach and the remaining from inpatient care, including cases from a robust cancer center. Beyond benchwork, employees can engage in LEAN process improvement, CAP accreditation, and special projects. The laboratory is undergoing significant advancements, including a new automation line and updated instrumentation in 2025, providing opportunities for learning and growth. With flexible shifts, a welcoming leadership team, and strong collaboration with healthcare teams, this location offers excellent career development in a supportive and safe community, centrally located near major Michigan hubs.
Ready to put your lab skills to work? As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you'll be the analytical superhero behind the scenes! Here's what you'll be doing:
- Perform a dynamic mix of routine and complex analytic procedures on blood, body fluids, and specimens—keeping your technical skills sharp and your mind engaged
- Master both manual techniques and laboratory instruments like a pro, ensuring accurate results every time
- Navigate laboratory information systems with confidence, managing data with precision and care
- Apply your theoretical knowledge and technical expertise to solve real-world laboratory challenges
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment where your attention to detail directly impacts patient care
- Stay sharp by maintaining proficiency in your specialized laboratory discipline
- Work the afternoon shift (40 hours/week) and bring your A-game to support our healthcare mission
If you're passionate about precision, love problem-solving, and want to make a tangible difference in patient diagnostics, this role is calling your name!
Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Coursework must align with duties of the specific section Medical Laboratory discipline position and meet the education Eligibility Routes for Medical Laboratory Scientist listed on the ASCP website at (ascp.org)
- OR possesses a categorical scientist level certification as a BB, C, CG, CT, M, MB
- OR has met the requirements for AAB and/or AMT certifications.
- Requires six months of experience in a medical laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency and theoretical knowledge sufficient to perform laboratory functions are required.
- Certification at the technologist, or medical/clinical lab scientist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, AMT, ASM, AAB, AABB, ACS, or HEW is preferred.
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