Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Microbiology Medical Laboratory Scientist to work in various bench areas including culture processing and setup, gram stain preparation, staining and reading, molecular testing using the person and Verigene, positive blood culture setup, and susceptibility setups.

Responsibilities

• Process and set up cultures.
• Prepare, stain, and read gram stains.
• Perform molecular testing using the person and Verigene.
• Set up positive blood cultures.
• Conduct susceptibility setups.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or biological science.
• Associates in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) is also acceptable.
• Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Certification with ASCP or equivalent agency, or eligibility within 6 months.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Successful completion of a microbiology clinical rotation in an approved program.
• Experience in culture setup, molecular testing, and gram staining.

Work Environment

The position involves working in a microbiology laboratory. The standard hours are Monday to Friday from 2:30 pm to 11 pm, with one day off per week that can be flexible with scheduling needs. The role also requires working every 3rd weekend, with days off during the workweek being flexible depending on scheduling needs. The shifts can be 8-hour or 10-hour, and there may be opportunities for flexibility in start times.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in SAINT PAUL,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $30 - $40