Traveling Medical Laboratory Scientists are responsible for:

• Receive and record biological and environmental samples.
• Processing blood, urine, oral rinse, and swab samples.
• Labeling cryovials and enter sample data into the sample management system.
• Performing quality control activities as instructed.
• Preparing biological shipments according to U.S. and international regulations.
• Setting up and pack up the laboratory and interview rooms.
• Managing and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Completing required forms to supervisor, as requested.
• Following study protocols and infection control guidelines.
• Attending and complete all required project training.
• This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional training in a laboratory science or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of lab experience in CLIA-certified setting.
• Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) in a CLIA-certified health care setting.
• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months).
• Experience with biological sample processing and shipping.
• Experience processing, storing, and shipping all types of biological samples.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and shipping regulations for biological samples.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility in assigned work schedules and tasks is essential.
• Basic computer proficiency and clerical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• In order to travel by air, federal law requires individuals to have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or current licensure as a MT/MLS/CLT in state of residence.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate MEC vehicles (38 feet in length and over 26,000 lbs. in weight) to various study locations.