Medical Lab Scientist-Core Lab (Weekend Evening Shift Part Time)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

24d•$29 - $51

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist ensures the prompt, efficient, and accurate delivery of laboratory test results for medical prognosis and research. The role manages documentation for quality control and compliance, maintains laboratory equipment and inventory, participates in quality initiatives, and performs assigned CLIA roles to support laboratory operations and shifts. This position is assigned to the evening-shift Core Lab. Recent generalist, chemistry, or hematology experience is preferred. The schedule is Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., with rotating holiday coverage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology/medical laboratory science, or in a biological, chemical, or physical science, and completion of a medical laboratory training program.
Medical Laboratory skills obtained through clinical rotations or training.
If not licensed in Tennessee as a medical laboratory professional, certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technologist from an approved accrediting organization (e.g., ASCP, AMT, NRCC, ABB, ASCPi) is required within six months of hire.
Acceptable licenses include Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT)-General, Medical Laboratory Supervisor-General or Categorical Supervisor, Special Analyst, or Categorical Technologist in the assigned laboratory section.

Nice To Haves

Medical Laboratory work experience.
Recent generalist, chemistry, or hematology experience.

Responsibilities

Perform, validate, and report laboratory test results promptly, efficiently, and accurately for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment, and research.
Document processes as required, including quality control, compliance, and appropriate use of materials, equipment, and PPE.
Comply with document and record management requirements.
Perform and document quality control activities, such as reagent and analyzer checks, and escalate issues as required.
Assist with equipment setup, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting under guidance.
Participate in laboratory inventory planning, monitoring, and management.
Assist with updating assigned sections of procedure and preventive maintenance manuals to reflect current practices.
Collect quality data and assist with Quality Program initiatives as required.
Comply with hospital and licensing/accrediting agency standards and requirements.
Inform the supervisor of unusual observations or occurrences in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying St. Jude values and principles; actively participate in performance management processes.