Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Join BayCare as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist

About BayCare

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network includes 16 community‑based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 34,000 team members, we promote a forward‑thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Job Summary

Performs advanced diagnostic testing and quality control procedures, prepares reagents, and reports results in accordance with established policies and procedures. Conducts moderate to high complexity testing, maintains laboratory systems, and assists with training and orientation of testing personnel. Evaluates competencies and supports continuous improvement in lab operations. Demonstrates leadership in maintaining compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all testing activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Locations Available

• St. Petersburg
• Clearwater
• Lakeland
• Dunedin
• New Port Richey
• Lutz
• Plant City
• Wesley Chapel
• Winter Haven
• Tampa
• Bartow

Role Ove rview

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist , you will perform advanced laboratory testing while supporting team development, quality assurance, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing advanced diagnostic testing and quality control procedures
• Preparing reagents and reporting results according to established policies and procedures
• Conducting moderate to high complexity laboratory testing
• Maintaining laboratory systems and ensuring operational efficiency
• Assisting with training and orientation of testing personnel
• Evaluating staff competencies and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Promoting accuracy, compliance, and high-quality laboratory standards
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• Associate’s degree in Medical Technology OR a related field

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 4 months of clinical laboratory experience required
• 2 Years of Clinical laboratory experience preferred