Entry-Level Medical Lab Scientist - Impactful Diagnostics

Kaiser Permanente; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician/MLS for routine and complex laboratory procedures under supervision. The role includes workload recording, inventory control, and development of new procedures, with emphasis on independent judgment and critical thinking to ensure timely results.

The position requires solid pre-analytic handling, accurate post-analytic reporting, and active participation in department operations and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of post-registration MT/MLS experience.
• Bachelor's degree and/or MT/MLS Registration or equivalent documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analytic: performs requested lab tests and analysis per policies; performs QC and action on out-of-control results.
• Pre-analytic: accepts orders, collects and processes specimens to ensure adequate samples.
• Post-analytic: timely release of patient results and communication with reference lab.
• Administrative: workload recording, inventory control, and participation in meetings and trainings.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or MT/MLS registration

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician/MLS for routine and complex laboratory procedures under supervision. The role includes workload recording, inventory control, and development of new procedures, with emphasis on independent judgment and critical thinking to ensure timely results.

The position requires solid pre-analytic handling, accurate post-analytic reporting, and active participation in department operations and ongoing training.