Clinical Lab Scientist — Diagnostics & Innovation

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati seeks a Laboratory Scientist who will perform a broad array of diagnostic tests under supervision. You will operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot instruments while ensuring quality control and accurate reporting to support patient care.

Role includes assisting in cross-training, participating in process improvements, and providing training to bench personnel as proficiency is achieved. Mandatory training and ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution
• Associate's degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
• Equivalent laboratory training meeting CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii)
• Military Medical Laboratory Specialist training acceptable per notes

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide range of laboratory tests to support accurate diagnoses.
• Operate instruments, perform checks, calibrations, maintenance and basic troubleshooting per guidelines.
• Support quality control by reporting results and flagging discrepancies.
• Assist in sample prep, storage, and reagent preparation; monitor stocks.
• Perform registrations and sample collection as required; participate in new procedures development.

Skills

Lab operations

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

PC word processing & spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical lab science

Associate's degree in laboratory science/medical tech

CLIA regulation equivalence training

US military medical lab training (50 weeks)

Job description

The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati seeks a Laboratory Scientist who will perform a broad array of diagnostic tests under supervision. You will operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot instruments while ensuring quality control and accurate reporting to support patient care.

Role includes assisting in cross-training, participating in process improvements, and providing training to bench personnel as proficiency is achieved. Mandatory training and ongoing professional development are expected.