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Overview Join our team as an evening shift, PRN, Blood Bank Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) in Montclair, NJ. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better * Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. * People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. * Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: * Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit. Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals: Responsibilities * The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS ) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis. * This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation. * Will additionally participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned. Qualifications Job Requirements * Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science. * ASCP or equivalent. * Certification within a specific area, i.e., M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP), qualifies. * Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment. * If certification lapses, the job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated. * Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles. * Blood Bank Experience Preferred Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.