Medical Lab Scientist
Company: Detroit Medical Center
Location: Detroit
Posted on: January 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab
Scientist for a job in Detroit, Michigan. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist - Discipline:
Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours - Employment Type: Staff /n Embark on a rewarding
career with DMC University Laboratories, Inc If you are a
compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to
patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a
difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare
with a personal touch. Benefit Statement: At Tenet Healthcare, we
understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of
professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a
comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health,
professional development, and work-life balance. The available
plans and programs include: • Medical, dental, vision, and life
insurance • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match •
Generous paid time off (PTO) • Career development and continuing
education opportunities • Health savings accounts, healthcare C
dependent flexible spending accounts • Employee Assistance program,
Employee discount program • Voluntary benefits include pet
insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness
insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home
insurance. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and
is determined by employment status Job Summary Under general
supervision, performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory test
on patient specimens according to standard laboratory formulas and
procedures. Analyzes test results and prepares samples for testing.
Calculates test findings and maintains records. Prepares and
determines validity of solutions, reagents, media stains and
various materials in the testing process. Processes and tests all
types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports lab results;
performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced
troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; acts
as resource to other laboratory personnel. Qualifications: Minimum
Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or
university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical
technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by
42 CFR 493.1489, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist
level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior
to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets required criteria as
defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR
493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491). - Prefer 6 months to 1 year medical
laboratory technologist, clinical laboratory scientist experience
in acute care facility. - Required: Registered or registry eligible
in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or
CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE
,NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed
within 30 days of hire. Licensure, as required by State. Skills
Required 1. Analytical ability to interpret and analyze test
results. 2. Interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with
all areas of physician office. 3. Manual dexterity and visual
acuity to operate various types of laboratory equipment. 4. Visual
acuity to closely examine specimens. Facility Description: DMC
University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated
laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of
Detroit Medical Center. DMC University Laboratories evolved in 1993
and is comprised of Core Laboratories, Specialty Laboratories, two
rapid response hospital laboratories, Centralized Stat Lab,
Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and full service outreach
infrastructure which includes patient service centers, remote
ambulatory laboratories, marketing staff, courier system and
billing department. The DMC University Laboratories service area
covers the entire Southeast Michigan market, and is growing at a
rapid pace with the following outstanding features: Test menu of
over 1,000 tests, which includes high end specialty tests. Less
than 1% of our tests are sent to outside reference laboratories.
Provide reference laboratory services to many of the other
healthcare systems in Southeastern Michigan and several out of
state facilities. EEO Statement Employment practices will not be
influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally
protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would
result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify
program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its
companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations Job: Lab
Services Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC
University Laboratories, Inc. Job Type: Full Time Shift Type:
Rotating Shift Begin: 7:00 AM Shift End: 3:30 PM Employment
practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or
employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any
other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless
doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in
the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional
information. E-Verify: /> The employment practices of Tenet
Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and
regulations. Detroit Medical Center Job ID 4369-2506004318-1.
Posted job title: Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) About Detroit Medical
Center The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading
academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one
of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During
our 150 years of caring for the community, we have been recognized
nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations
and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because
of our exceptional employees. The Detroit Medical Center is one the
largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long
and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We
train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit. Our
evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation.
It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our
experience, on the best available research and our understanding of
each patient as an individual. Our commitment to our patients Our
commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part
of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every
patient and every family who entrusts their care to us. To meet the
needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140
clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan,
including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital
(Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally
recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of
Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive
environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are
highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and
compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members
have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to
as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”. The DMC
has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that
call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and
our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community
who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care.
From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate
and empower our community towards better health, you can count on
the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will
experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build
on care. At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment
of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a
reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this
web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is
available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual
disability. Employee Benefits At the DMC, health and well-being are
important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to
help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a
range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible
options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan.
Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees
can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life
insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an
identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for
support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder
care programs. To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a
401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes
discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home
insurance and mobile plans. Benefits - Medical benefits - Dental
benefits - Vision benefits - Employee assistance programs - Life
insurance - Discount program
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