Job Title: Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MLT)
Location: Worcester, MA
Duration: 3 months+ (Potential to Extend)
Shift: 2nd Shift - 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Every Other Weekend, and Every Other Holiday
Vaccination / Medical Screening Requirements
Hepatitis B (Hep B): As applicable.
Influenza (Flu): As applicable.
MMR: As applicable.
Varicella: As applicable.
TB (Quantiferon Test): Required.
Color Vision Screening: Required.
Job Description
The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing day-to-day clinical laboratory operations within the Core Laboratory, supporting Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Chemistry departments. The role involves processing and testing patient specimens, performing quality control procedures, maintaining laboratory instruments, and troubleshooting equipment to ensure accurate and timely test results. The position is open to candidates with either a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Medical Technologist educational background who meet applicable CLIA requirements.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Perform routine day-to-day laboratory operations across Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Chemistry departments.
Receive, process, and run patient specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
Perform manual differential testing as required.
Operate and monitor laboratory instruments to ensure accurate and reliable results.
Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, and quality control procedures.
Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and resolve testing-related issues.
Review quality control results and ensure compliance with established laboratory standards.
Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and laboratory safety protocols.
Maintain accurate documentation of testing, quality control, and equipment maintenance activities.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of patient test results.
Work collaboratively with laboratory personnel to support daily operations and maintain workflow efficiency.
Requirements
Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or another qualifying science-related field.
Must meet at least one of the applicable CLIA requirements for laboratory testing personnel.
Candidates with either a 2-year MLT degree or a 4-year MLS/Medical Technology degree are accepted.
Clinical laboratory experience is required. Candidates without clinical lab experience will not be considered.
Generalist laboratory experience across Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Coagulation is preferred.
ASCP or AMT certification preferred but not required.
Manual Differential experience required.
Instrument Maintenance experience required.
Instrument troubleshooting experience preferred.
Familiarity with Cerner LIS preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a clinical laboratory environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
Must be able to pass the required color vision screening.
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Spectraforce Technologies
Oct 30, 2026