Pediatric Clinical Lab Scientist — Impactful Diagnostics

Children's Mercy Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking a laboratory professional to perform a variety of tests with professionalism and judgment to ensure accurate results. The role emphasizes accountability, timely communication with physicians, and adherence to safety and vaccination policies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with relevant experience and ASCP certification. This onsite role offers competitive pay, with starting pay clearly defined and on-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years experience or MLS clinical rotations (1 year) preferred.
• Associate's degree with 1-2 years experience; clinical lab experience preferred.
• MT - ASCP Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Certification in a Lab Specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex laboratory procedures in a variety of laboratory sections with minimum supervision.
• Performs continuous quality assurance activities.
• Maintains general operations of the laboratory.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality assurance

Lab operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree (MLS or related) with 1-2 years experience

Associate's Degree with 1-2 years experience

MT - ASCP Certification

Lab Specialty Certification

Job description

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is seeking a laboratory professional to perform a variety of tests with professionalism and judgment to ensure accurate results. The role emphasizes accountability, timely communication with physicians, and adherence to safety and vaccination policies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with relevant experience and ASCP certification. This onsite role offers competitive pay, with starting pay clearly defined and on-site work is required.