DLO Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I

Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma-Owasso, OK Monday-Sunday, Varied days and hours, rotating weekends and holidays

Main Duties: Perform tests in blood bank, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, coagulation, and microbiology. Assist with specimen processing as needed. Follow employer policies; work with fellow employees in a professional and productive manner; perform QC with appropriate follow-up action and instrument troubleshooting as needed. Must be able to work alone without immediate supervision. Additional duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge: A solid understanding of basic knowledge associated with clinical laboratory testing, including QA/QC is required for this position. A successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to multiple computer systems. The candidate should be able to take instruction form a variety of sources without adversity.

Required Experience: 1 year previous clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Special Requirements: Ability to maintain a professional, courteous and pleasant attitude in times of heavy workload and stress. Reflect the company's values in all aspects of performance. Teamwork with fellow employees is a must. Keyboard skills are important. Good customer service skills, professional appearance and attitude are required. Shift flexibility to cover staffing gaps as needed.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.