Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Baptist
New Orleans - New Orleans Region - Louisiana · Senior
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The bottom of this range ($20,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $35,318. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $46,509 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Cytogenetic Technologists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Cytogenetic Technologists (29-2011) · New Orleans-Metairie, LA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
- This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.
- It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Advanced analytical skills to collect data, perform calculations, maintains system logs and operates laboratory computer equipment.
- Skills to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality service.
- Performs routine and special lab procedures.
- Maintains regulatory compliance and performance improvement.
- Maintains competency, meets goals and objectives.
Requirements
- 4 years experience (one year of which is in the appropriate clinical lab section) in appropriate clinical lab under a qualified Director.
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
- In the case of a technologist that rotates in general lab, the one year of experience in the appropriate section should be documented.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Ability to and experience working in controlled environment, following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc.
- Other related duties as required.
Nice to have
- Experience including advanced analytical skills necessary in order to analyze complex data and trouble shoot equipment.
Skills
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Judgmental skills in order to identify and solve problems as well as handle difficult situations.
Compensation
- $20k-$50k
This listing is sourced directly from Ochsner Clinic Foundation's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.