Corewell Medical Laboratory Scientist

Corewell Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $28.66 $32.88 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: First Shift (7:00 AM 3:30 PM), Eastern
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role supports laboratory operations by performing high-complexity clinical testing, maintaining rigorous quality control standards, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting of patient test results. The successful candidate will bring a solid understanding of basic laboratory testing, strong computer skills, and the ability to work across multiple computer systems. Knowledge of QC and QA as well as all areas of the laboratory is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and all maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.
• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain general appearance of the department.
• Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Review/train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions; know the location and contents of the safety manual; know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
• If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Required Skills

• Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing.
• Good computer skills with the ability to adapt to working in multiple computer systems.
• Knowledge of QC and QA as well as all areas of the laboratory.
• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Ability to interact with other departments.
• Good customer service skills; contact with clients may be required.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Education Requirements

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 published on March 14, 1990.
• Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• United States-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).
• National and State licensure as required.

Required Experience

• 1 year of clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Overtime availability expected.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading provider of diagnostic information services in the healthcare industry, serving one in three adult Americans annually and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States, with laboratory operations extending internationally. With nearly 50,000 employees, the organization operates at national scale across a broad network of laboratory and patient service sites, delivering the diagnostic insights that drive clinical decisions and guide treatments. The workforce includes laboratory scientists, medical technologists, logistics professionals, and business talent who collaborate to deliver results that directly impact patient health outcomes.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-18497

Industry: Healthcare

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