Clinical Lab Scientist

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a dynamic laboratory team as a Clinical Lab Scientist. This position offers a unique four-day workweek, combining two 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM) and two 8-hour shifts to provide consistency while maintaining flexibility based on departmental needs. The schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays, along with an on-call requirement to support critical operations. Candidates with blood bank experience are preferred; however, the team is open to training motivated individuals looking to expand their skill set in this area. Success in this role requires adaptability, strong critical thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where teamwork and responsiveness are essential. Under general direction, interpret and report test results. Perform routine and complex technical laboratory analyses using established procedures and protocols. Perform chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Chemistry Technologist (C) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Clinical Chemist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Chemist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Hematologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Laboratory Personnel - Florida Department of Health Or Clinical Laboratory Practitioners - West Virginia Department of Health Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Laboratory Specialist - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Or Clinical Laboratory Specialist - State of Hawaii Department of Health Or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Clinical Laboratory Technician - New York State Education Department Or Clinical Microbiologist - California Department of Public Health Or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist - California Department of Public Health Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist - New York State Education Department Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Specialist License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry Or CLS – Clinical Laboratory Technician License - Montana Department of Labor & Industry Or CLS - Generalist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Or CLS - Specialist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Or CLS - Technician - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Or Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Laboratory Personnel - TN Department of Health Or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB) Or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Or Medical Laboratory Technician - California Department of Public Health Or Medical Laboratory Technician - State of Hawaii, Department of Health Or Medical Lab Personnel - Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) Or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Or Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice Or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Association for Bioanalysts (AAB) Or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Or Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Medical Technologist - State of Hawaii, Department of Health Or Microbiology Technologist (M) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Chemistry (SC) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Cytology (SCT) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Or Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Nice To Haves

• Blood bank experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
• Interprets test reports and communicates findings to physicians.
• Escalates unusual, critical or abnormal results.
• Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
• Maintains accuracy of equipment and reagents by performing established preventive maintenance procedures.
• Assists providers in choosing appropriate lab test.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
• Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
• Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree