Pediatric Medical Lab Scientist — Onsite Impact & Growth

Children's Mercy KC; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy KC is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform highly complex laboratory procedures and ensure timely test results in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree with 1–2 years of clinical laboratory experience, ASCP certification or equivalent, and compliance with vaccination and credentialing requirements.

Starting pay is $32.70 per hour, onsite in Kansas City, with clear paths for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree with 1-2 years clinical laboratory experience.
• Must obtain MT-ASCP or equivalent within 6 months.
• MLS certification requirements include ASCP within 180 days.

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

Clinical laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years experience

Associate's Degree with 1-2 years experience

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

Children's Mercy KC is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform highly complex laboratory procedures and ensure timely test results in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree with 1–2 years of clinical laboratory experience, ASCP certification or equivalent, and compliance with vaccination and credentialing requirements.

Starting pay is $32.70 per hour, onsite in Kansas City, with clear paths for professional growth.