Medical Laboratory Scientist

Cherry Hill Free Clinic; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform diagnostic testing across core laboratory disciplines on-site. You will operate and maintain automated analyzers and ensure adherence to strict quality control and safety protocols.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other laboratory professionals to validate results, troubleshoot instruments, and provide reliable data to guide clinical decisions in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong laboratory technical skills and attention to detail.
• Follows detailed procedures and quality control steps precisely.
• Proficient with automated laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintains solid quality assurance practices across testing workflows.
• Communicates effectively with clinical staff and team members.

Responsibilities

• Validate and verify test results.
• Troubleshoot instruments and testing processes.
• Maintain regulatory and compliance standards.
• Provide reliable diagnostic data to guide clinical decisions.

Skills

Lab techniques

Procedural accuracy

Automated analyzers

Quality assurance

Team communication

Tools

Automated laboratory equipment

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist responsible for performing accurate, timely diagnostic testing that supports patient care. You will process and analyze specimens across core laboratory disciplines, operate and maintain automated analyzers, and ensure adherence to strict quality control and safety protocols.

You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other laboratory professionals to:

• Validate and verify test results
• Troubleshoot instruments and testing processes
• Maintain regulatory and compliance standards
• Provide reliable diagnostic data to guide clinical decisions

Qualifications/Skills: strong laboratory technical skills, ability to follow detailed procedures, proficiency with automated laboratory equipment, solid quality assurance practices, and effective teamwork and communication with clinical staff.