Medical Lab Scientist-Evening Shift Microbiology (10 hr shifts)

St Jude Children's Research Hospital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to ensure prompt, accurate test results for prognosis and research, while maintaining QC documentation and equipment inventory. The role supports quality initiatives and various CLIA duties across lab operations.

Schedule is 10-hour shifts, 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday–Wednesday with rotating holiday coverage. Strong documentation and adherence to hospital policies are required.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory skills obtained through clinical rotations or training.
• Certification as MLS/MT required within six months of hire if not licensed in TN.

Responsibilities

• Execute prompt, efficient, and accurate performance, validation, and reporting of laboratory test results.
• Maintain documentation for QC and compliance.
• Assist in set-up, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Participate in inventory planning and management.
• Ensure compliance with hospital standards and licensing requirements.
• Inform supervisor of unusual observations in a timely manner.

Skills

Medical laboratory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology/medical laboratory science

Job description

When you work at St. Jude, you'll join a highly-collaborative work culture that inspires you every day to be your best. With opportunities for learning and growth, you can shape a career path that is right for you while also enjoying all the benefits and stability of working for a world-class institution. This includes work-life balance with generous paid time-off and on-campus conveniences that make life a little easier. Join us and you'll quickly see why St. Jude is consistently ranked by our employees on Glassdoor as a "Best Place to Work."

The Medical Lab Scientist will ensure the prompt, efficient, and accurate delivery of laboratory test results for medical prognosis and research, manage documentation for quality control and compliance, maintain laboratory equipment and inventory, participate in quality initiatives, and perform assigned CLIA roles to support various lab operations and shifts.

Schedule is 10 hour shifts. 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday. Position will rotate holiday coverage.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute prompt, efficient, and accurate performance, validation, and reporting of laboratory test results which are utilized for the purpose of prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
• Conduct ongoing documentation of all processes as required (e.g., QC, compliance, appropriate usage of material/ equipment/ PPE).
• Comply with document and record management requirements.
• Perform quality control activities (e.g., reagent, analyzer), document results and **escalate** issues as required.
• Assist in set-up, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting activities for equipment within lab under guidance.
• Participate in ongoing lab inventory planning, monitoring, and management.
• Assist in updating assigned sections of the procedure and preventive maintenance manuals to reflect current practices.
• Collect quality data, as assigned, and assist in Quality Program initiatives as required.
• Comply with all standards/ requirements of hospital and licensing/ accrediting agencies.
• Inform supervisor of unusual observations or occurrences in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying. St. Jude values and principles. Managers evaluate employee performance throughout the year-specifically through the spring and fall Check In milestones and the Annual Performance Review. All employees are encouraged to actively participate in these performance management processes.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology/medical laboratory science or in one of the biological, chemical or physical sciences and completion of a medical laboratory training program required.

Minimum Experience:

• Medical Laboratory skills obtained through clinical rotations or training are required
• Medical Laboratory work experience preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

• None

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technologist from an approved accrediting organization (e.g., ASCP, AMT, NRCC, ABB, ASCPi) is required within six (6) months of hire if not licensed in Tennessee as a medical laboratory professional.
• Acceptable licenses are Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT)-General, Medical Laboratory Supervisor-General or C