Medical Lab Scientist — 4-Day Week, Cell Processing Lab

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Hospital in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join the Cell Processing Lab. You will analyze patient specimens, calibrate instruments, document results, and assist with QA/QI activities in a high complexity setting. The role requires MLS certification eligibility and lab stewardship devotion.

The candidate should have a BS in a clinical laboratory science area and be prepared to mentor staff and students while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
• High School Diploma (minimum requirement).
• Meets CLIA high complexity testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient, control and proficiency testing specimens and records results in a timely manner according to hospital policy.
• Calibrates, maintains, operates and troubleshoots instrumentation and completes documentation.
• Performs phlebotomy and sample collection as applicable.
• Reviews and correlates results with patient condition and identifies abnormal or critical values.
• Maintains inventory and ensures proper storage of reagents and controls.
• Mentors students, employees and residents as applicable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Quality control

Laboratory analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological, Physical, Chemical or Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology

Job description

Bell Hospital in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join the Cell Processing Lab. You will analyze patient specimens, calibrate instruments, document results, and assist with QA/QI activities in a high complexity setting. The role requires MLS certification eligibility and lab stewardship devotion.

The candidate should have a BS in a clinical laboratory science area and be prepared to mentor staff and students while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and safety standards.