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Medical Laboratory Scientist - Oncology

The Ohio State University
James Cancer Hospital (0375), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026

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Job Title:

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Oncology

Department:

James | James Lab

Scope of Position      The Clinical Lab Professional 2 will provide primary support to the James Stat Laboratory, and secondary support to ancillary James laboratory locations as needed. The James Laboratory provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The James Laboratory staff performs testing on patient specimens utilizing chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation and assists with bone marrow procedures. The James Laboratory provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The James laboratory is staffed 24 hours 7 days a week.

 

Position Summary     

The medical laboratory technologists’ performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results. Handles phone inquires regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency. Oncology staff uses the laboratory computer system to review report and call critical values to various healthcare professionals. The James Laboratory staff performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation. Medical laboratory technologists work under the direction of the lab manager and lead technologist(s).

Minimum Qualifications

 

For Hire:       Bachelor's degree in a clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology AND Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science.  Must obtain MT/MLS(ASCP) certification within one year from the date of hire.

 

   On going:      Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements.  Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Clinical Laboratories

SUB-FUNCTION: Lab Services

Band: Individual Contributor- Clinical

Level: C2

Additional Information:

For Hire: Bachelor's degree in a clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology AND Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science.  Must obtain MT/MLS(ASCP) certification within one year from the date of hire.

On going: Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements.  Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Location:

James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Third Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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