MT/MLS I - Microbiology
Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a part of the BJC HealthCare system, seeks a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I for microbiology. The role processes and tests specimens with quality control and instrument maintenance, supporting patient care.
The position is full-time, evenings (3pm-11:30pm) with rotating weekends and benefits eligibility. Minimum requirement: Bachelor's degree in a physical or life science related field.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science or related field.
- Experience in clinical laboratory settings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operates instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results.
- Reports results through the laboratory information system, meeting turnaround times.
- Performs quality controls for equipment and troubleshoots issues as needed.
- Participates in performance-improvement activities and quality initiatives.
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Job description
BJC HealthCare
Posted: 30-Jul-26
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Internal Number: 113939
Are you looking for a career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist? Join our team at Barnes Jewish Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.
- Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, M-F, Rotating Weekends
- Evening Shift: 3pm-1130pm
- Perks: Benefits Eligible
- Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital
- Minimum Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in a physical or life science related field
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals.
Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Department of Laboratories, Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH), is a full service laboratory, operating 24 hours a day. Laboratory Services are provided in Hematology, Immunology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Flow Cytometry, Cytology, Surgical Pathology, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine. Additionally, BJH operates a Histocompatibility Laboratory (HLA), blood donor/Pheresis Service, a Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, and Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Preservation Laboratory in support of the tertiary care mission of BJH and laboratory diagnostic needs of BJC HealthCare members and affiliates and other clients. The laboratory oversees point of care testing hospital-wide. Laboratory analysis is performed on specimens of blood, urine, other body fluids, and tissue specimens submitted for testing on order of a physician or other health care provider approved to order laboratory testing.
The Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) I performs processing and routine testing on blood and other specimens which requires a knowledge and understanding of quality control, basic instrument maintenance, and procedure methodologies and reference ranges. Demonstrates good laboratory practices.
- Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Performs all testing and operation of equipment as necessary to deliver quality results.
- Reports results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
- Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and initiatives by proactively diagnosing and resolving problems. Specific quality functions are handled in an organized and timely fashion.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Physical/Life Science/related
- No Experience
- 5-10 years
At BJC we?re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
Equal Opportunity Employer
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