Job Description

Lighthouse Lab Services is representing a leading healthcare organization in the Cary, NC area that is seeking experienced Medical Laboratory Scientists III (MLS III) to join its clinical laboratory team. These are full-time opportunities for highly skilled laboratory professionals looking to take the next step in their careers within a collaborative and fast-paced healthcare environment.

Available Shifts

• Full-Time Nights — Monday–Friday | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Full-Time Days — Monday–Friday | 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

The Medical Laboratory Scientist III serves as an advanced-level laboratory professional responsible for performing complex clinical testing and supporting overall laboratory operations. This position requires strong technical expertise, sound independent judgment, and the ability to serve as a resource for less experienced staff.

The MLS III performs specialized laboratory procedures, evaluates and reports patient results, assists with quality initiatives, and contributes to process improvement efforts. This role may also support training, instrumentation implementation, competency assessment, and regulatory compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high-complexity laboratory testing with accuracy and efficiency
• Analyze, interpret, and verify patient test results
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and systems
• Perform and monitor quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Assist with validation and implementation of new testing methodologies and instrumentation
• Support compliance with CAP, CLIA, and laboratory regulatory standards
• Train and mentor laboratory staff, students, and new employees
• Participate in performance improvement and laboratory process initiatives
• Serve as a technical resource for laboratory personnel as needed
• Maintain proper laboratory documentation, inventory, and workflow standards

Qualifications

Education

One of the following is required:

• Associate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, or related laboratory science field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical laboratory experience in moderate and high-complexity testing preferred
• Advanced technical competency and troubleshooting experience strongly preferred

Certifications

Preferred certifications include:

• ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
• Equivalent national laboratory certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Shift differential opportunities for eligible schedules
• Sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance available for select openings
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for advancement within a respected healthcare organization

About us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities.

If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact recruiting@lighthouselabservices.com for assistance.
Lighthouse Lab Services | 844-974-1929 | https://www.lighthouselabservices.com/

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