Medical Lab Tech - Core Lab

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join the Core Lab team at University Hospital. The role focuses on performing a range of chemical, bacteriological, serological, and microscopic tests with high accuracy, contributing to patient diagnosis and care.

The ideal candidate will have MLT certification and be able to train staff and students, while maintaining quality control and instrument performance in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification by ASCP/AMT/AAB or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, or microscopic tests on specimens.
• Perform quality control to ensure accuracy of instrumentation and reagents.
• Calibrate, standardize, and maintain instruments following procedures.
• Validate, review, and report test results.
• Assist in training students and new staff in laboratory tests and procedures.
• Handle hazardous waste per policy.
• Participate in ordering supplies and equipment as needed.

Skills

MLT certification

Education

MLT certification (ASCP/AMT/AAB)

Job description

Shift

Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm (Call/holiday/weekend rotation)

Department

Labs – University HospitalCore Lab

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $23.66 - $37.37 per hour, based on experience
• Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards
• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
• Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000
• Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away
• Retention Reward (Option 1): $2,000 per year for up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Student Loan Repayment (Option 2): $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000
• Note:Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

About the Job

MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician, Certified, to join our team of professionals committed to advancing healthcare through innovation and excellence. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and driven by a passion for patient care. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, where your ability to troubleshoot, perform complex tests, and maintain high-quality standards will make a direct impact on the diagnosis and treatment of our patients. We’re looking for someone who enjoys collaboration, is eager to learn, and values continuous growth, especially when training new staff and students. If you're ready to contribute to groundbreaking work in a supportive and cutting-edge setting, we want you to join our MU Health Care family!

About MU Health Care

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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Employee Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

Detailed Job Description

• Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, or microscopic laboratory test procedures on specimens in one laboratory section.
• Perform quality control to ensure proper functioning of instrumentation reagents, and procedures.
• Recognize instrument malfunctions and abnormal test results and take corrective action.
• Calibrate, standardize, and maintain instruments following established procedures. Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
• Validate, review, and report results of tests performed.
• Assist in training students and new staff members in laboratory tests and procedures.
• Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation such as optical, photometric, fluorometric, electronic, automated, and scintillation.
• Research and develop new medical laboratory procedures as assigned.
• Dispose of or properly handle biological, radioactive, and/or hazardous waste in a manner that is consistent with laboratory, university, state, and federal government policy.
• Participate in the ordering activities for supplies, materials, and equipment as needed. Perform related work as assigned.
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or other MLT certifying agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.

This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.