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VCU Health · 2 weeks ago

Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT – Blood Bank – Evenings

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

VCU Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist. The role involves providing accurate testing and results for diagnosis and treatment, while also maintaining laboratory standards and educating personnel.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory tests according to established procedures

Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and validates lab equipment

Performs, documents quality control, and follows established quality assurance guidelines

Assists in educating and training laboratory personnel, students, and residents

Maintains laboratory supplies and inventory

May perform specimen collection, specimen processing and phlebotomy as applicable to specific work location

Ensures the laboratory is maintaining accreditation standards from College of American Pathologist (CAP), Joint Commission (TJ) and other accrediting agency standards as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScienceMedical Technologist CertificationBlood BankingQuality ControlLaboratory Equipment MaintenanceCustomer Service SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program or a Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science in addition to graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program OR Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science with 5 or more years of on the job training in a hospital health care environment in a specific lab discipline performing high complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology and clinical microscopy (categorical or generalist certification required)

MLS graduates that are hired upon graduation must obtain certification within 6 months of their graduation date

Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) National Certifying Agency or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification

Minimum: Entry Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Graduate

Ability to work rotating weekends as required

Ability to work Holidays scheduling as required

Ability to take on call availability as required and for emergency coverage on any shift

Preferred

Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program

Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Previous Medical Technologist, Clinical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Scientist experience is preferred

Benefits

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply

Company

VCU Health

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VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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