Medical Laboratory Scientist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform accurate diagnostic testing, process specimens across core lab disciplines, and operate automated analyzers. You will maintain QC, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with nursing and physician teams to deliver reliable results in a fast-paced lab environment.

Join a team dedicated to patient care, precision, and safety, with opportunities for professional growth and ongoing education in laboratory

Qualifications

• Background in medical laboratory science or related field.
• Strong understanding of lab testing, QC, and safety practices.
• Ability to operate laboratory instrumentation and systems.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process, analyze, and document diagnostic test results.
• Operate and maintain automated analyzers.
• Follow quality control procedures and laboratory safety standards.
• Troubleshoot testing issues and support result validation; collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Adhere to regulatory compliance requirements.

Skills

Lab testing

QC procedures

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Automated analyzers

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist

Perform accurate, timely diagnostic testing to support patient care. Process and analyze patient specimens across core laboratory disciplines, ensuring reliable results. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated analyzers and laboratory equipment.

Maintain strict quality control and safety procedures, validate and verify test results, and collaborate with nursing and physician teams and other lab professionals. Ensure all work meets applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.

Key duties

• Process, analyze, and document diagnostic test results
• Operate and maintain automated analyzers
• Follow quality control procedures and laboratory safety standards
• Troubleshoot testing issues and support result validationCollaborate with healthcare teams to ensure accurate outcomes
• Adhere to regulatory compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Background in medical laboratory science or related field
• Strong understanding of lab testing, QC, and safety practices
• Ability to operate laboratory instrumentation and systems
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to work in a team environment