Precision Meets Purpose: A Medical Lab Technician Opportunity in the Heart of the Great Lakes

Overview
Are you the kind of person who finds meaning behind every microscope slide and satisfaction in results that actually matter? We are looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) with ASCP certification to join a dynamic, mission-driven diagnostic team at a respected community hospital in Detroit, Michigan. This is a full-time, first-shift opportunity where your analytical mindset and clinical expertise will directly influence patient outcomes every single day. A robust total rewards package, a collaborative team culture, and a city brimming with energy are all waiting for you.

What You Will Be Doing

• Execute routine and complex laboratory analyses across disciplines including chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and urinalysis, all within established procedural guidelines.
• Scrutinize results for accuracy and reliability, troubleshoot instrumentation issues, and perform scheduled calibration and preventive maintenance protocols.
• Support specimen collection efforts and ensure samples are properly prepared and handled prior to analysis.
• Maintain meticulous documentation, assist in orienting new staff or student rotations, and actively champion laboratory quality assurance initiatives.
• Uphold a safe, orderly work environment in full compliance with regulatory bodies and accreditation standards.

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related allied health discipline is required. Equivalent academic preparation paired with ASCP or AMT certification readiness will also be considered.

Certifications

• ASCP or AMT Board of Certification in Clinical Laboratory Science is required, or must be obtained within one year of hire date.
• Active maintenance of certification is expected throughout the duration of employment.

Skills

• Clear and effective communication with multidisciplinary healthcare teams is essential.
• Demonstrated capacity for independent critical thinking and sound decision-making, especially under time-sensitive or high-pressure conditions.
• Exceptional organizational discipline, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality control in every step of the testing process.

Benefits

• Competitive pay that reflects your experience, credentials, and the value you bring to the team.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off beginning on day one, with vacation and holiday accrual that honors your prior experience.
• Ongoing continuing education support and access to professional development pathways.
• A whole-person wellness philosophy embedded into the total rewards structure.

Your Work Here Tells a Story Bigger Than a Result Slip

Every test run in this lab is a chapter in someone's health journey. The chemistry panel that flags a brewing kidney issue before it becomes a crisis. The blood smear that finally explains months of fatigue. The culture that pinpoints exactly which pathogen is causing harm. You are not just running numbers — you are giving clinicians the clarity they need to act with confidence, and giving patients the answers they have been waiting for. That kind of impact does not clock out at the end of a shift.

A Team That Grows Together

Step into a workplace culture built on mutual respect, shared accountability, and genuine enthusiasm for continuous improvement. This is a lab environment where your voice carries weight. Team huddles, quality improvement projects, and peer mentoring are not just buzzwords here — they are part of the daily rhythm. Whether you are fresh out of your MLT program or arriving with years of bench experience, you will find colleagues who are invested in your success and leadership that actually listens. Great ideas are welcomed from every corner of the department.

Detroit, Michigan: A City Rewriting Its Own Story

Detroit is one of the most fascinating urban comeback stories in American history, and right now is one of the most exciting times to be part of it. This is a city that has always had soul — from the legendary sounds of Motown that shook the world to the muscle-car legacy that defined an era of American ambition. But today's Detroit is something new entirely, a bold, beating metropolis that has reclaimed its identity with creativity, grit, and an unmistakable sense of community pride.

The city's culinary scene alone is worth the move. Detroit-style deep dish pizza has earned a national following, but that is just the beginning. Eastern Market, one of the largest historic public markets in the United States, draws tens of thousands of residents and visitors every weekend, overflowing with fresh produce, local cheeses, handcrafted goods, and some of the best people-watching in the Midwest. Neighborhoods like Corktown, Midtown, and New Center have blossomed into walkable hubs filled with independent restaurants, craft breweries, coffee roasters, and art galleries that rival anything you would find in cities twice the size.

Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will feel right at home along the Detroit Riverfront, a beautifully revitalized stretch of waterfront parkland that offers cycling paths, kayak launches, seasonal festivals, and sweeping views across to Windsor, Ontario. Belle Isle, a stunning island state park sitting right in the Detroit River, provides a beloved escape for joggers, picnickers, anglers, and families looking for a breath of fresh air without leaving the city limits. In the warmer months, the Great Lakes are an easy drive away, offering sailing, beach days, and some of the most spectacular freshwater scenery on the planet.

Culturally, Detroit punches well above its weight. The Detroit Institute of Arts houses one of the finest art collections in the country. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is world-class. Professional sports — from the Lions and Tigers to the Red Wings and Pistons — give residents an almost year-round reason to rally together. And housing costs? They remain among the most affordable of any major American metro, meaning your paycheck genuinely stretches here. Spacious homes, vibrant neighborhoods, and a cost of living that lets you actually enjoy the salary you earn — Detroit delivers all of it.

Real Impact, Measurable Every Day

In a city as dynamic and community-rooted as Detroit, healthcare workers are deeply woven into the social fabric. The patients you serve here are neighbors, coaches, teachers, business owners, and artists — real people who depend on accurate, timely results to chart the course of their care. When the lab delivers, the entire care team delivers. You will feel that connection in ways that remind you exactly why you chose this profession in the first place.

This Is Your Moment to Make the Move

If you have been searching for a role that challenges your skills, rewards your dedication, and plants you in a community that is genuinely on the rise, Detroit is calling. Whether you are building the early chapters of your laboratory career or arriving with a seasoned resume, you will find the support, the stimulation, and the sense of purpose that keep great technicians engaged for the long haul.

Ready to Bring Your Best to the Bench?

Apply today and join a team where every result matters, every colleague counts, and every day in the lab contributes to something far greater than a number on a page. Detroit is ready for you — and we have a feeling you are ready for Detroit.