Medical Laboratory Scientist

Full Time GFH Laboratory th Ave Technical/Professional (Clinical) Night Shift THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS, WITH A 3-YEAR COMMITMENT Join the team at Avera. Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME. Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, and options for: Student Loan Repayment Program, potential $15,000 sign-on bonus, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. Exciting opportunity to join the Avera Laboratory, one of the top labs in the nation. May be eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus, with a 3-year commitment. Position Highlights: Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement. Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care. Job Summary Responsible for accurately performing a variety of clinical laboratory tests & procedures. Professional Growth Opportunities: Lab Leadership Apprenticeship program Key Operator overseeing laboratory instruments Train in specialized lab departments: Blood Banking Microbiology Flow Cytometry Molecular Specials Chemistry Cell Therapy Here's what one current employee has to say about opportunities in the lab: "I completed a six-month internship in the Avera McKennan laboratory while completing my degree. One thing became very clear to me - this place is full of opportunity." Read the full story HERE on how a current employee took advantage of the opportunities that Avera McKennan lab has to offer. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science and completion of NAACLS accredited MLS program or bachelor's degree in related science and 1-2 years' experience acceptable to the ASCP or AMT Six Months to one year of related experience preferred Certification, Licensure, Registration Must be board certified from the ASCP, AMT or equivalent within 12 months of hire. Work Schedule Varied Shifts, 72 hours every 2 weeks: Occasional weekend Occasional holiday No call time Pay The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $27.50 - $41.50 per hour What Makes Avera Special?