Avera | Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics | larchwood, ia

4 days ago

larchwood, United States Avera Full time
Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA/molecular genetic testing, ensuring quality control and implementing technical procedures in a clinical and research laboratory. This role requires a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related fields, alongside certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Avera offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work environment focused on patient care.

Join the team at Avera

Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

 

Exciting opportunity to join the Avera Laboratory, one of the top labs in the nation

This position may be eligible for a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 3 year committment.  

 

Position Highlights:

  • May be eligible for a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus with 3 year commitment.
  • Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
  • Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
  •  Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics performs DNA/Molecular genetic testing in a clinical and research laboratory. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, biological science, molecular biology or appropriately related field from a regionally accredited college/university is required.
  • Experience/training in modern molecular genetic techniques in a clinical and/or research molecular laboratory preferred.

 Certification, Licensure, Registration

  • Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Molecular Biology (MB) from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent agency as appropriate is required within 18 months of hire.

Work Schedule

  • Monday-Friday - Day Shift 
  • May include occasional weekends and holidays
  • Full Time; 80 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

  • $27.50 - $41.50 per hour

 

What Makes Avera Special?


Keywords:

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Genetics Testing, DNA Testing, Quality Control, Clinical Laboratory, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Scientist Certification, Healthcare Careers, Clinical Research, Laboratory Techniques

  • Avera | Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics | larchwood, ia

    1 week ago

    larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA and molecular genetic testing in a clinical and research laboratory, utilizing advanced scientific principles and technical skills. This role involves maintaining quality control, conducting problem-solving activities, and participating...

  • Avera | Medical Laboratory Scientist | larchwood, ia

    4 days ago

    larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA/molecular genetic testing, ensuring quality control and implementing technical procedures in a clinical and research laboratory. This role requires a bachelor‘s degree in clinical laboratory science or related fields, alongside...

  • Avera | Medical Laboratory Scientist | larchwood, ia

    1 week ago

    larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA and molecular genetic testing in a clinical and research laboratory, utilizing advanced scientific principles and technical skills. This role involves maintaining quality control, conducting problem-solving activities, and participating...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    3 days ago

    Larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA/molecular genetic testing, ensuring quality control and implementing technical procedures in a clinical and research laboratory. This role requires a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related fields, alongside...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    3 weeks ago

    larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    2 weeks ago

    Larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    1 week ago

    Larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA and molecular genetic testing in a clinical and research laboratory, utilizing advanced scientific principles and technical skills. This role involves maintaining quality control, conducting problem-solving activities, and participating in...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    4 days ago

    Larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA/molecular genetic testing, ensuring quality control and implementing technical procedures in a clinical and research laboratory. This role requires a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related fields, alongside...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    3 weeks ago

    Larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    1 week ago

    Larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    1 week ago

    Larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA and molecular genetic testing in a clinical and research laboratory, utilizing advanced scientific principles and technical skills. This role involves maintaining quality control, conducting problem-solving activities, and participating...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    1 week ago

    Larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA and molecular genetic testing in a clinical and research laboratory, utilizing advanced scientific principles and technical skills. This role involves maintaining quality control, conducting problem-solving activities, and participating...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    3 weeks ago

    Larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    3 weeks ago

    Larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    14 hours ago

    Larchwood, IA, United States Avera Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA/molecular genetic testing, ensuring quality control and implementing technical procedures in a clinical and research laboratory. This role requires a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related fields, alongside...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    4 days ago

    Larchwood, IA, United States Avera Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA/molecular genetic testing, ensuring quality control and implementing technical procedures in a clinical and research laboratory. This role requires a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related fields, alongside...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    1 week ago

    Larchwood, IA, United States Avera Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA and molecular genetic testing in a clinical and research laboratory, utilizing advanced scientific principles and technical skills. This role involves maintaining quality control, conducting problem-solving activities, and participating...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    3 weeks ago

    Larchwood, IA, United States Avera Full time

    Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    3 days ago

    Larchwood, IA, United States Avera Full time

    Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics at Avera performs DNA/molecular genetic testing, ensuring quality control and implementing technical procedures in a clinical and research laboratory. This role requires a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or related fields, alongside...

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist-Genetics

    3 weeks ago

    Larchwood, United States Avera Full time

    Join the team at Avera! Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for...