Cell Processing Lab Scientist (MLS) - 4-Day Week, Day Shift

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in North Kansas City is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Cell Processing Lab. You will analyze patient specimens, calibrate and maintain instruments, and contribute to quality assurance and documentation.

Required is a Bachelor of Science in a lab-related field and MLS certification (ASCP/AMT or equivalent) or eligibility within 6 months, with CLIA high-complexity qualification and a willingness to train/mentor others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a lab science from an accredited institution.
• MLS certification (ASCP/AMT or equivalent) or eligible within 6 months of hire.
• Meets CLIA high-complexity testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient and control specimens and records results per policy.
• Calibrates, maintains, operates, and troubleshoots instrumentation; documents issues.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection as applicable.
• Mentors students, employees and residents as applicable.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and ensures proper labeling and storage.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Mentoring/teaching

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science

High School Diploma

Tools

Lab instruments

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in North Kansas City is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Cell Processing Lab. You will analyze patient specimens, calibrate and maintain instruments, and contribute to quality assurance and documentation.

Required is a Bachelor of Science in a lab-related field and MLS certification (ASCP/AMT or equivalent) or eligibility within 6 months, with CLIA high-complexity qualification and a willingness to train/mentor others.