A Detroit-area health system is recruiting Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) for both local and travel contract engagements across its DMC facilities and surrounding market. Assignments are available immediately on an ongoing basis, with PM shift coverage and a standard 40-hour week. Local candidates earn $51.00/hour, while travel contracts offer a weekly gross of up to $2,119 — a competitive rate for a major Midwest metropolitan market with a dense, multi-facility footprint.
Perks and Benefits
- Local contract rate: $51.00/hour
- Travel contract weekly gross: up to $2,119
- Weekly pay cycle
- 401(k) with company match
- Housing and per diem stipend available on travel contracts
- Guaranteed hours on travel contracts
- Preferred booking agreement for local contract employees
- Referral bonus program available to active contract employees (terms apply)
Practice Highlights
- Contract discipline: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) — Allied Health
- Market coverage: Detroit Medical Center (DMC) facilities and surrounding network sites
- Start date: ASAP; ongoing openings across the market
- Contract duration: typically 13-week assignments
- Schedule: 40 hours per week, PM shift (exact shift times vary by facility)
- Float assignments within the Detroit market based on facility need
- Reporting structure: on-site laboratory leadership with oversight from a TRA Clinical Market Manager
- Perform clinical laboratory testing in accordance with established protocols and quality standards
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; ensure accuracy and reliability of results supporting patient diagnosis and treatment
- Collaborate directly with physicians and clinical care teams across a large, multi-hospital system
- System footprint includes 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers nationally, with a concentrated multi-facility presence in the Detroit market
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent; graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program or equivalent required
- Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience in an accredited laboratory setting
- At least 1 year of blood bank experience required
- Certification through ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) or AMT (American Medical Technologists) required
- Active state licensure required where applicable under Michigan and relevant state regulations
About the Community
Detroit sits at the heart of the Great Lakes region — a city undergoing sustained revitalization with a rich cultural identity rooted in music, automotive history, and world-class dining. The metro area offers a low cost of living relative to other major Midwest cities, diverse neighborhoods, strong public and private school options, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Detroit River and throughout southeastern Michigan. For travel candidates, Detroit's major airport provides straightforward connections to virtually any hub in the country.