Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead
Job Summary
The Clinical Lab Scientist Lead role at MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital offers a consistent weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, with flexible start times of 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 7:00 AM –3:30 PM, or 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, supporting both work–life balance and operational needs.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements
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.
Aids providers in choosing appropriate lab tests.
Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
Operates, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots instruments.
Aids in 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.
Education and Experience
Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education.
Minimum of two years of experience in general chemistry and hematology laboratory settings.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Rare climbing.
Required Professional License and/or Certifications
- State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- Blood Bank Technologist (BB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- 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 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)
Work Shift
Night Shift (United States of America)
Job Type
Employee
Department
3403000037 Hematology
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Payment Options
- Upfront Tuition Coverage