Medical Laboratory Scientist - Lab Customer Service

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.

Sign On Bonus Available!

Shift: Days

Status: 40 hours per week

Ready to put your Medical Laboratory Scientist skills to work in a role that's anything but routine? Under general supervision, you'll tackle a dynamic mix of responsibilities that keep you engaged, challenged, and constantly learning!

Get ready to be the lab's problem-solving superhero! Your day-to-day adventures include:

• Triaging & Troubleshooting: Jump into action by fielding phone calls, diagnosing issues, and working cross-departmentally to solve problems that keep our lab running smoothly
• Order & Communication Management: Process orders with precision while keeping clients in the loop and ensuring seamless communication every step of the way
• Shipment Tracking & Critical Value Handling: Stay on top of shipments and manage critical lab values with the attention to detail they deserve
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales teams, pathologists, and outreach business partners to facilitate specialized testing approvals and expand lab capabilities
• Multi-System Mastery: Gain hands-on experience with diverse lab systems including Sunquest, Copath, CRM, and ATLAS-building a comprehensive toolkit of technical knowledge
• Customer-Centric Problem Solving: Act as the crucial bridge between customers and the laboratory, ensuring every interaction adds value and strengthens relationships

This role thrives on teamwork, continuous learning, and the energy of a fast-paced environment where no two days are exactly alike!

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.