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HCA Healthcare·Mission Hospital McDowell · Marion, NC

Medical Laboratory Scientist

LaboratoryFull time
iPosting details
ScheduleFull time
RequirementsClinical rotation as MLS student.
EducationBachelor's degree
Experience1+ years preferred
SourceHCA Healthcare · posted Sep 16, 2026
✓Requirements
Certifications
✓ASCP Certification or equivalent certification by a nationally recognized board/agency as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
✓If not certified at time of hire, must be registry eligible and become certified by ASCP (or equivalent nationally recognized board/agency) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist.
✓Must maintain certification status if required by certifying agency.
✓Employees hired before October 1, 2016 who at no time during their employment were certified may be exempt from the aforementioned certifications if they meet CLIA qualifications for the appropriate level of testing for this position
✓Clinical rotation as MLS student.
Certification by ASCP (or equivalent certification by a nationally recognized board/agency) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) preferred
Education
✓Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field from an accredited institution.
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution. preferred
Qualifications
✓Employees hired before October 1, 2016 may be exempt from this education requirement if they meet CLIA qualifications for the appropriate level of testing for this position.
One year post graduate Laboratory experience preferred
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓401(k) with match
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Paid parental leave
✓Life and disability insurance
+Mission Hospital McDowell
3lab roles open
MarionNC · 73 mi to Charlotte
Pay for this position
Estimated
$29/hr$29/hr · typical lab pay in North Carolina
Typical lab pay in North Carolina
North Carolina lab postings that list paymedian $24.98 – $39.68
$15/hr$50/hr
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓ASCP Certification or equivalent certification by a nationally recognized board/agency as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
✓If not certified at time of hire, must be registry eligible and become certified by ASCP (or equivalent nationally recognized board/agency) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist.
✓Must maintain certification status if required by certifying agency.
✓Employees hired before October 1, 2016 who at no time during their employment were certified may be exempt from the aforementioned certifications if they meet CLIA qualifications for the appropriate level of testing for this position
✓Clinical rotation as MLS student.
Certification by ASCP (or equivalent certification by a nationally recognized board/agency) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) preferred
Education
✓Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field from an accredited institution.
Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution. preferred
Qualifications
✓Employees hired before October 1, 2016 may be exempt from this education requirement if they meet CLIA qualifications for the appropriate level of testing for this position.
One year post graduate Laboratory experience preferred
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k) with matchPaid time offTuition assistance

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About the role

Role Summary: Performs both routine and complex lab analyses and/or identification procedures on blood, tissue, and body fluids with minimal supervision. Assists management in monitoring quality control data to ensure results or procedures are accurate and precise.