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Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lead

SSM Health · St Louis, MO · Yesterday
On-siteAnalystFull-time

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

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