
Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) - Memorial Regional Medical Center
Mechanicsville, VAJob$30.99–48.04/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs routine testing on blood, tissues, and other body specimens and provides physicians with quality results using clinical laboratory equipment. The role includes evaluating specimen acceptability, responding to factors affecting results, performing quality control, and maintaining laboratory equipment and a safe work environment. A bachelor's degree in a specified science field through a CLIA-approved program and MLS certification or eligibility are required.
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Bon Secours
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) - Memorial Regional Medical Center
Job Summary:
The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) is responsible for performing the routine test on blood, tissues, and other body specimens, as well as providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) must have a total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity.
Essential Functions:
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Performs analytical tests on biological specimens, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
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Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/ unusual results
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Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the appropriate action according to protocols
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Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released
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Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment
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Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in one of the following: Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology or Biochemistry through a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved program (required)
Certifications:
- MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)
Experience:
- Externship program completed (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
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Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment
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Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
Range:
Minimum: $30.99
Maximum: $48.04
As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
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Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
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Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
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Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
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Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]
How this job compares
Set against the 1,168 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$30.99–48.04/hr
- Virginia median$33–53/hr23 hourly ranges
- US median$30–47/hr512 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $39.52/hr, is 9% below the Virginia median midpoint ($43/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Medical Laboratory Scientist hourly ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 32 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Virginia and 1,168 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Sentara Health11 open
- Bon Secours Mercy Health (this employer)9 open
- University of Virginia7 open
- Experience
- Medical Laboratory Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (405 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 540 of the 1,168 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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