Clinical Lab Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Impact

CHI St Vincent Health; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform a broad range of analytical tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will operate, calibrate, and maintain instruments while ensuring quality control and timely reporting to support clinical decisions.

The role emphasizes strong scientific foundations, precision, regulatory adherence, and collaboration with caregivers to deliver accurate results and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, upon hire.
• Strong scientific foundation and meticulous attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests with timely reporting.
• Clinical correlation of results to assist in patient care.
• Maintain and troubleshoot major automated lab equipment; contact vendors when needed.
• Perform calibration and quality control procedures and keep required records.
• Participate in proficiency testing and review results with clinical leadership.
• Assist in validating new procedures/equipment for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality control

Instrumentation maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Science in biological or chemical science

Tools

ASCP

AMT

Histotechnologist/Medical Technologist certificates

Job description

CHI St. Vincent Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform a broad range of analytical tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will operate, calibrate, and maintain instruments while ensuring quality control and timely reporting to support clinical decisions.

The role emphasizes strong scientific foundations, precision, regulatory adherence, and collaboration with caregivers to deliver accurate results and improve patient outcomes.