Clinical Lab Technologist I/II - Molecular Pathology

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

At Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, the Laboratory Services team performs a broad range of tests to support diagnosis and treatment for infants, children, and adolescents. You will operate instruments, perform quality control, prepare samples, and help maintain supplies while registering and collecting samples as required by location.

The role emphasizes accuracy, ongoing competency across sections, and collaboration with clinicians to improve patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related science meeting regulatory requirements to be Clinical Laboratory Testing Personnel
• 0+ years of experience
• Preferred: Certified MLS or MLT through national certifying agency

Responsibilities

• Operate instruments; perform checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting from written guidelines.
• Perform and report Quality Control Procedures. Identify Q.C. failures.
• Prepare sample for analysis. Store and preserve specimen. Prepare reagents, assist with the monitoring supply inventories, receive and stock supplies.
• Perform registration and sample collection as required by location.
• Perform routine procedures within respective discipline, including the collection and analysis of data which will affect decisions regarding patient care.

Skills

Laboratory testing skills

Instrument operation

Quality control procedures

Sample preparation

Data recording/analysis

Education

Associate's degree in related science

MLS/MLT certification (preferred)

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIEST

• Technical Skills and Knowledge - Possess the appropriate skills necessary to independently perform a variety of laboratory tests. Show competency of skills. Operate instruments; perform checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting from written guidelines. Perform and report Quality Control Procedures. Identify Q.C. failures. Prepare sample for analysis. Store and preserve specimen. Prepare reagents, assist with the monitoring supply inventories, receive and stock supplies. Perform registration and sample collection as required by location. Perform routine procedures within respective discipline, including the collection and analysis of data which will affect decisions regarding patient care.
• Departmental Support - Conduct, direct or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments or research. Participate in regularly schedule cross trained rotation and demonstrate continued competency in various sections of the Clinical Laboratory. Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions. Conduct, direct or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments or research. Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency.
• Customer Service - Maintain/manage strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders. Respond to requests quickly and effectively. Identify, understand and meet customer needs and expectations. Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
• Professional Development - Maintain currency in the field, including maintenance of any necessary licensure/certification, through continuing education, conferences, meetings, in-services, networking, literature, and/or seminars. Attend all mandatory CCHMC training sessions. Implement obtained knowledge/skills into one's own work, the department, and/or the organization. Assume responsibility for one's own professional growth and development. May participate in internal/external professional committees, agencies, councils, and/or activities.
• Quality and Accountability - Perform accurate, precise work with a consistently low error rate. Maintain awareness of sectional needs and contributes ones skills and abilities to meet those needs. Assume responsibility for one's own actions. Follow through tasks to completion. Understand and comply with applicable policies, guidelines, regulations, and/or accreditation standards. Document compliance as necessary. Maintain compliance with CCHMC Core Standards and code of ethics. May be responsible for ensuring that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and/or efficient environment for employees, patients and/or families.

Under the general direction of the Section Supervisor and leadership staff, perform a variety of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease in a medical center caring for infants, children and adolescents.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in related science meeting regulatory requirements to be Clinical Laboratory Testing Personnel
• 0+ years of experience
• Preferred: Certified MLS or MLT through national certifying agency

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is:

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability