Medical Laboratory Scientist at TidalHealth – Seaford, Delaware

Join a triple 'A' rated team where clinical excellence meets a coastal lifestyle. At TidalHealth, you’ll be part of an award-winning network spanning Maryland and Delaware, recognized by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide for our unwavering commitment to patient care. Whether your expertise lies in specialized clinical fields like neurosurgery, academic mentorship through our graduate medical programs, or the critical professional and support roles that keep our network thriving, we provide the tools and tuition assistance you need to excel.

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is responsible for the performance, evaluation and correlation of test procedures and assists in the selection and evaluation of test methods. The MLS participates in the educational and professional development of laboratory personnel, new employees and students and may participate in the performance of routine administrative and non-routine technical functions.

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology.

Or in lieu of:

• Certified through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) with a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science.

• An Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with a minimum of two years of applicable experience.

Required License/Certification

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification preferred.

Experience

• Previous laboratory experience preferred.

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Work Schedule

• The Laboratory is staffed seven days a week, twenty-four hours per day.

• Personnel may be assigned to work mostly one shift or may have a rotational schedule consisting of duty on day, evening and night shifts. Both options may include weekends.

• Rotational coverage of holidays.

• Expected to work overtime and/or additional weekends in times of staffing shortages, emergencies and unexpected increases in workload.

• Expected to respond in the event of a disaster.

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician Benefits

Benefits: We provide a robust benefits suite for our eligible team members (36+ hours for 12-hour shifts; 37.5+ hours for standard shifts): 

• Health: Medical (including HSA), Dental, Vision, & Prescription 

• Wealth: Matching 403(b), Healthcare FSAs, & Dependent Care FSAs 

• Growth: $5,000 Tuition Assistance & Certification support 

• Balance: Generous PTO and Holidays, Onsite Child Care, Pet Insurance 

• Income Protection & Leave: Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability, Paid Leave Program, & Long-Term Disability (LTD for FT)

• Life & Security: Employer-paid Life and additional voluntary benefits such as Accident, Critical Care, additional Life, and more