Medical Laboratory Scientist

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Lexington (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to support high-quality, patient-centered care by performing and interpreting routine and complex diagnostic laboratory tests across core lab disciplines.

The role includes collecting and processing specimens, operating analyzers, performing QC, interpreting results, and communicating critical findings while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Training and competency in laboratory testing and result interpretation.
• Strong understanding of specimen handling, lab instrumentation, and QC practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Detail-oriented approach to safety, documentation, and regulatory adherence.
• Collaborative communication with clinical staff (e.g., nurses and providers).

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and prepare patient specimens for testing.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers to deliver reliable results.
• Perform quality control and verification to meet lab standards.
• Interpret test results and communicate critical findings as required.
• Follow strict safety procedures and applicable regulatory/compliance requirements.

Skills

Testing interpretation

Specimen handling

Lab instrumentation

Quality control

Safety & regulatory compliance

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist

supports high-quality, patient-centered care by performing and interpreting routine and complex diagnostic laboratory tests across core lab disciplines. The role ensures accurate, timely results that inform clinical treatment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and prepare patient specimens for testing.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers to deliver reliable results.
• Perform quality control and verification to meet lab standards.
• Interpret test results and communicate critical findings as required.
• Follow strict safety procedures and applicable regulatory/compliance requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Training and competency in laboratory testing and result interpretation.
• Strong understanding of specimen handling, lab instrumentation, and QC practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Detail-oriented approach to safety, documentation, and regulatory adherence.
• Collaborative communication with clinical staff (e.g., nurses and providers).