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Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist, Microbiology (Full Time) (Evenings) Diagnostic Services, Lab Evenings Work Type: Full time Laboratory Microbiology Division 12,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS! Performs and reports various analyses from multiple specimen sources. Performs and records instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control. Navigates and accesses multiple computer applications as needed for job functionality. Assists in the training and orientation of new employees. Participates in educational activities to maintain current knowledge in the field. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. 12,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS! Benefits start on day 1 on employment and include comprehensive healthcare, 5% retirement contribution, and more! Geisinger Medical Laboratories Microbiology   is seeking a full-time Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist to join us in our laboratory in Danville, PA! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of 45 Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists, 22 Laboratory Assistants and 2 Microbiology Doctoral Directors providing full-service microbial diagnostics 24 hours/7 days a week. Specialties include bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, mycobacteriology, virology, and molecular microbiology. This position is at our main campus in our centralized Microbiology Laboratory that supports 8 hospitals, annually performing more than one million billable tests with opportunities to work up highly complex and unusual bacterial cases.   We have a newly constructed, state-of-the-art, open-concept laboratory featuring two automated microbiology sample processors, well-designed bacteriology workstations and multi-platform molecular microbiology testing. Geisinger is a nationally recognized physician-led health care system serving more than 3 million residents of northeastern and central Pennsylvania. The main campus, Geisinger Medical Center is located in Danville, PA; a region marked by scenic beauty along the Susquehanna River, offering great recreational opportunities, charming small towns and college communities – with ready access to more urban amenities in areas like Hershey, Harrisburg and Scranton. Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist:  Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an ASCP/NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology program OR;  Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification OR;  Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory  Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.  Medical Lab Technician:  Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as either a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)  Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.  US Army 68K Medical Laboratory Specialist, US Navy Medical Laboratory Technician, US Air Force Medical Laboratory Apprentice.  For more information, please contact Laura Eckenrode at   LEckenrode@geisinger.Bachelor's Degree- (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Medical Technology (Preferred) Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.