Medical Laboratory Technologist (Medical Laboratory Scientist)

GiaCare Inc. is currently accepting applications for US citizens who are experienced, civilian Medical Laboratory Technologists (Medical Laboratory Scientist) to work alongside the federal government at Eglin Air Force Base (Florida).

Opportunity

Put your laboratory expertise to work supporting military healthcare at Eglin Air Force Base. GiaCare is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technologist to join the laboratory team supporting the 96th Medical Group.

This civilian opportunity combines competitive compensation, 120 hours of annual PTO, and the opportunity to earn a $5,000 performance bonus each quarter while contributing to accurate, timely diagnostic testing.

Benefits

• Night differential: Additional $3.00 per hour for qualifying hours.

• Weekend differential: Additional $2.00 per hour for qualifying hours.

• Quarterly performance bonus: Opportunity to earn $5,000 each quarter, up to $20,000 annually, contingent upon meeting established quarterly objectives and bonus program requirements.

• Paid time off: 120 hours annually.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• 401(k) plan, non-matching.

• Employee referral program and employee discounts.

Schedule

• On-site position supporting a laboratory operating 24/7.

• Normally 12-hour shifts: 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.

• Generally follows a Panama schedule, with three 12-hour shifts one week and four the next.

• Scheduling includes weekdays, weekends, and federal holidays. Day/night rotation and schedule adjustments may be required based on department needs.

• Initial training generally occurs Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

• No on-call requirement.

What You’ll Do

• Perform clinical laboratory testing across assigned sections, which may include chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, serology, blood transfusion services, and point-of-care testing.

• Assess specimen suitability, prepare samples, and prioritize STAT, inpatient, preoperative, and outpatient testing.

• Evaluate results, recognize abnormal findings, troubleshoot testing issues, and promptly communicate critical values.

• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments; perform quality control checks and document corrective actions.

• Support specimen collection, phlebotomy, processing, and reference laboratory shipments as assigned.

• Participate in quality assurance, competency assessments, inspection preparation, and staff training.

• Perform transfusion services procedures when trained and assigned.

• Maintain accurate documentation and follow laboratory safety and infection prevention procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education: Meet one of the following pathways:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related science, plus completion of a medical technology clinical practice program. Programs completed after 1974 must have been accredited by NAACLS, CAAHEP/formerly CAHEA, or ABHES.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree with 16 semester hours of biological science, including microbiology; 16 semester hours of chemistry, including organic chemistry or biochemistry; and one mathematics course, plus two years of qualifying post-certification clinical laboratory experience within the last 10 years as an ASCP- or AMT-certified Medical Laboratory Technician.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree with the science and mathematics coursework listed above, plus five years of qualifying clinical laboratory experience within the last 10 years.

Experience-based education pathways require moderate- and/or high-complexity testing experience in the disciplines specified by the contract, or categorical experience matching categorical certification.

Additional requirements:

• Current Medical Laboratory Scientist certification or equivalent through ASCP or AMT.

• At least 12 months of relevant experience within the past 24 months.

• Current healthcare provider BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Certification earned solely through computer-based training does not meet the requirement.

• U.S. citizenship.

• Ability to satisfy required credentialing, occupational health, background investigation, and installation access requirements.

Apply today to bring your laboratory expertise to the GiaCare team at Eglin Air Force Base.