Medical Lab Scientist

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📍 Fairbanks, AK, USFULL TIME

About this role

Overview

$20,000 Retention Bonus

 

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your experience and skills as you enjoy the Alaskan lifestyle.

Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for an experienced Medical Lab Scientist to join the team!

 

This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem solving skills. This position serves as a department resource, and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA).

 

Pay & Benefits:

  • Compensation: $40.08 to $64.13 hourly wage based on experience and education
  • Retention Bonus: $20,000 Retention Bonus for eligible new hires
  • Relocation Assistance: up to $7,500 Relocation Assistance
  • Temporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing Provided
  • Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
  • Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
  • Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs 
  • Shifts Available: Full-time -36 hours per week, 3x12-hour Shifts (Days or Nights)
  •  Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Shift Differentials Available: $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. Night 

 

Responsibilities

  • Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
  • Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
  • Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
  • Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable performance levels.
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the Lead, Supervisor, or Director
  • Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
  • Maintains current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignments through continuing education or professional organizations.
  • Recognize and provide input for opportunities for improvements in financial performance.
  • Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
    • MLS/ASCP certification or equivalent such as ASCP, AMT, HEW, or AAB. If there is no current U.S. certification, it must be obtained within one year. Individuals with specialty certification may only work in the discipline of their specialty.
    • Students may be hired at the job title equivalent to their future certification under the following conditions: The student is enrolled in a clinically recognized program (MLS), the Student’s Clinical rotation in the core area must be completed before working in that core area, and the student must complete the program and pass the certification test within one year of hire.
    • Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and a high level of self-motivation. Communicates effectively in oral and written formats sufficient to demonstrate comprehension. Use of mathematics, the performance of detailed work, working with frequent interruptions, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and memorization; ability to take direction and assimilate instructions quickly.
    • Basic computer skills are required.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Additional related education and experience preferred.

    Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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    This Medical Lab Scientist role at fhp is based in Fairbanks, AK, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
    Is the Medical Lab Scientist role at fhp full-time or part-time?
    This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Medical Lab Scientist role in the Lab department at fhp.
    Which team or department does the Medical Lab Scientist at fhp belong to?
    This Medical Lab Scientist position is part of the Lab department at fhp. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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    When was the Medical Lab Scientist job at fhp posted?
    This Medical Lab Scientist position at fhp was posted on Jun 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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