Local Contract Medical Lab Scientist - $43-47 per hour
Nashville, TN, 37247, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Medical Lab Scientist
- Clinical Laboratory
- ASCP certified
The role is for a certified Medical Lab Scientist on a local contract basis in Nashville, Tennessee, focusing on clinical laboratory testing in coagulation, hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis. The position requires ASCP or AMT certification, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and 2-4 years of lab experience, with responsibilities including specimen testing, instrument troubleshooting, quality control, and maintaining safety standards. The job is full-time for 13 weeks with shift flexibility, offering benefits such as medical coverage and retirement plans through Apidel Technologies, a healthcare staffing firm.
Apidel Technologies is seeking a local contract Medical Lab Scientist for a local contract job in Nashville, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 12/29/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Position: Certified Medical Lab Scientist
Speciality: Coag, Hem, Chem, Urine
Duration: 03+ Months of Contract to FTE
Location: Nashville, TN
Shift Timing: 2nd Shift 3:00 pm-11:30 pm Mon-Fri
Required Skills:
• ASCP or AMT certification
• Generalist [COAG, HEM, UA]
• Core Lab
Job Description:
• Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist.
• Work environment/department will be listed in requirement. Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls. Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed. Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
• Minimum 2-4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required.
• ASCP or AMT certification is required.
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
Position: Certified Medical Lab Scientist
Speciality: Coag, Hem, Chem, Urine
Duration: 03+ Months of Contract to FTE
Location: Nashville, TN
Shift Timing: 2nd Shift 3:00 pm-11:30 pm Mon-Fri
Required Skills:
• ASCP or AMT certification
• Generalist [COAG, HEM, UA]
• Core Lab
Job Description:
• Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist.
• Work environment/department will be listed in requirement. Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls. Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed. Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
• Minimum 2-4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required.
• ASCP or AMT certification is required.
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
Apidel Technologies Job ID #API3388.
About Apidel TechnologiesAt Apidel Technologies LLC, we specialize in delivering high-impact
healthcare staffing solutions that empower organizations to maintain
operational excellence and deliver exceptional patient care. With our
headquarters in Illinois and regional offices in New Jersey, California, and
Georgia, we offer both nationwide reach and local insight to support the
dynamic workforce needs of healthcare providers across the U.S.
We deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare
professionals, including Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical
Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing
Assistant/Certified Medical Assistant, and Nurse Practitioners, Medical
Laboratory Scientist, Phlebotomist, Histologists, across a diverse
spectrum of care settings such as hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers,
long-term care facilities, correctional institutions, and more. Our deep
talent network and sector-specific understanding position us as a valuable
partner to client platforms, enabling a scalable and seamless workforce
experience for healthcare employers and job seekers.
Since our founding in 2012, Apidel has earned the trust of Fortune 500
healthcare organizations, mid-sized providers, and government agencies
at the county and state levels. We provide end-to-end staffing services,
contingent workforce solutions, direct hire, temp-to-hire, and executive
search, designed to align with your clinical and operational objectives.
As a certified WBENC firm, we are committed to Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B) and take a client-centric approach that
combines industry insight, agile delivery models, and culturally competent
staffing to help our clients thrive in today’s fast-evolving healthcare
- 401k retirement plan
- License and certification reimbursement
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Referral bonus
- Sick pay
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