Medical Lab Scientist I - Microbiology

Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Scientist to join their Microbiology department. This role offers the chance to engage in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your expertise in plate reading and microbiology will be crucial. You will perform a wide range of testing, ensuring high-quality results while contributing to patient care excellence. With a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork, this position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in a fast-paced setting. Join a team that values innovation and strives for the best in patient care.

Benefits

Medical health plans

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and Extended Sick Leave

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of plate reading experience required.
• Must have ASCP accreditation or registry within 9 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate analyses requiring complex steps and variables.
• Confirm and verify lab results using in-depth knowledge of techniques.

Skills

Plate Reading

Microbiology

Quality Assurance

Data Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP Accreditation

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Medical Lab Scientist I - Microbiology

Saint Lukes

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Posted: 09-May-25

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Internal Number: JobReq0048154

Job Description

Saint Luke's Hospital on the Plaza is looking for a Medical Lab Scientist for our Microbiology department with 3-5 years of plate reading experience. You will have the opportunity to perform an extremely broad range of testing. Our lab is a multi-disciplinary and collaborative team with diverse backgrounds and experience levels, which ensures our vision of being "The best place to get care. The best place to give care." is maintained.

Shift Details

• Full Time Days
• AFB and Mycology plate reading experience
• 3-5 years of microbiology plate reading experience.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and reliable analyses requiring a complex network of steps and variables
• Recognizes technical, instrument or physiological problems, identifying causes and evaluating alternative solutions
• Confirms and verifying laboratory results utilizing in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles and instruments
• Correlates and interpreting data based on knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results
• Establishes and monitors quality assurance programs
• Participates in performance improvement programs
  
  

Must have ASCP accreditation or ASCP registry within 9 months of hire.

We are seeking a Medical Lab Scientist that is confident in their plate reading skills, patient focused, positive, and willing to go above and beyond for their patients and peers. We are specifically looking for experienced Microbiology MLS applicants and for professionals who can multi-task and can adapt to change in our fast-paced environment.

Why Saint Luke's?

Benefits

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

• Medical health plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Retirement contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

3-5 years

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Bachelor's Degree - Clinical Laboratory Sc

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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