Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Technician — Chemistry/Core Lab

Job overview

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Technician — Chemistry/Core Lab role is an onsite, full-time position in New Orleans, LA. Compensation is not specified. Ochsner Health’s stated commitment is to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. The role processes specimens and performs laboratory testing that provides data used in diagnosing and treating disease. It also supports reliable results through quality control, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and accurate documentation.

What you'll do

• Receive and prepare specimens
• perform and interpret routine or specialized laboratory tests and calculations
• conduct quality control and instrument maintenance or troubleshooting
• document corrective actions
• follow regulatory, accreditation, and safety requirements
• support performance improvement and inventory initiatives
• maintain patient confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical laboratory scientist

medical lab technician

chemistry/core lab

day shift

new orleans la

ochsner health system

specimen processing

laboratory testing

quality control

equipment maintenance

patient diagnostics

bachelor’s degree required

ascp/amt/aab certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

No prior work experience is required; a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field is required, with specified licensure or trainee permit and generalist certification requirements.

About the employer

Ochsner Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: Diagnostic Imaging Centers. Sector: 62.