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

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

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About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist ensures prompt, efficient, and accurate delivery of laboratory test results for medical prognosis, diagnosis, treatment, and research. The role includes documenting quality control and compliance activities, maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory, participating in quality initiatives, and performing assigned CLIA roles to support laboratory operations. This position is assigned to the evening-shift Core Lab. The schedule is Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., with rotating holiday coverage. Recent generalist, chemistry, or hematology experience is preferred. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or medical laboratory science, or in a biological, chemical, or physical science, plus completion of a medical laboratory training program. Medical laboratory skills obtained through clinical rotations or training are required; medical laboratory work experience is preferred. No license, registration, or certification is required by law. If not licensed in Tennessee as a medical laboratory professional, certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technologist from an approved accrediting organization is required within six months of hire. Acceptable credentials include MLS or MT-General, Medical Laboratory Supervisor-General or Categorical Supervisor, Special Analyst, or Categorical Technologist in the assigned laboratory section. The estimated salary range is $29.00–$50.50 per hour. St. Jude describes its workplace as collaborative and offers learning and growth opportunities, generous paid time off, work-life balance, and on-campus conveniences. The institution uses human review and engagement in recruiting decisions and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or 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 is required within six months of hire.
Acceptable credentials include MLS or MT-General, Medical Laboratory Supervisor-General or Categorical Supervisor, Special Analyst, or Categorical Technologist in the assigned laboratory section.

Nice To Haves

Recent generalist, chemistry, or hematology experience.
Medical laboratory work 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 personal protective equipment.
Comply with document and record management requirements.
Perform quality control activities for reagents and analyzers, document results, and escalate issues as required.
Assist with equipment setup, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting under guidance.
Participate in laboratory inventory planning, monitoring, and management.
Assist in updating assigned sections of procedure and preventive maintenance manuals to reflect current practices.
Collect assigned quality data and assist with quality program initiatives.
Comply with standards and requirements of the hospital and licensing and accrediting agencies.
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.
Participate actively in performance management processes, including spring and fall Check Ins and the Annual Performance Review.