Medical Lab Scientist - Lab Support Serv.

What We Offer

Location: Mount Pleasant, SC - East Cooper Medical Center

Department: Lab-Support Serv.
Schedule: Full-Time | Mon - Friday 8a - 4:30p

MLS V - Lead the Future of Laboratory Excellence

Are you an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist who thrives on innovation, leadership, and making a meaningful impact every single day? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable careers are built by remarkable people - and we're looking for an exceptional MLS V to join our team.

This is more than a laboratory role. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of patient care while working alongside a collaborative team that is committed to excellence, compassion, diversity, and innovation.

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Has advanced laboratory experience and strong technical expertise
• Leads with professionalism, accountability, and positivity
• Thrives in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting team development
• Is passionate about quality, accuracy, and innovation in laboratory medicine
• Values teamwork and building meaningful relationships

What Makes Novant Health Different?

At Novant Health, you're not just joining a healthcare system - you're becoming part of a mission to improve the health of our communities, one patient at a time.

At Novant Health, we foster an environment where team members are empowered to grow, lead, and make a difference. We are proud of our culture that puts people first - both our patients and our team members.

If you're ready to bring your expertise, leadership, and passion for laboratory excellence to an organization that truly values your contributions, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today and discover a career where your work truly matters.

What You'll Do

As an MLS V, you will:

• Serve as a highly skilled laboratory professional and technical expert
• Support quality initiatives and process improvements
• Mentor and guide laboratory team members
• Collaborate with leaders, providers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Help ensure accurate, timely results that directly impact patient outcomes
• Contribute to a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous learning

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science or equivalent. Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology or MT program Preferred.
  • *If graduated before 1987, two-year certification is recognized as MT*
• Experience: Minimum three years of experience as laboratory scientist, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Scientist Cert from ASCP or AMT (BB, C, H, MT/MLS, M, MB) (see additional skills/requirements (required) for more information), required.
• Additional Skills (required): All individuals who are newly certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004, must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). All individuals who are newly certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006, must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).
  • Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe. Possesses knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

165003