Medical Lab Scientist / MLS Micro

UKHS St. Francis Campus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UKHS St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS, is seeking a day shift, full-time Microbiology Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the team. This role involves performing routine and specialized laboratory testing to support patient care and diagnosis.

The MLS will handle quality control, preventative maintenance, inventory management, and data compilation, while contributing to QA, education, and proficiency testing as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Medical Technology or a related science.
• ASCP or equivalent certification must be maintained without lapse.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience in MLS/MLT roles.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) performs routine and special laboratory testing related to patient care and diagnosis.
• Performs quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Education

Baccalaureate or Associate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science

ASCP or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Microbiology Medical Laboratory Scientist in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Responsibilities

• The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
• This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
• Will additionally participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Baccalaureate or Assocaites Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• ASCP or equivalent.
  • Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
  • Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment.
    • If certification does lapse, job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated.
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Microbiology experience