Medical Laboratory Scientist

About the role

This Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) contract role focuses on leading and supporting laboratory quality initiatives, validation projects, regulatory compliance, and preparation for CAP inspections in a large, complex core laboratory. Over a 13-week engagement, you will serve as a technical expert, helping to ensure laboratory excellence, regulatory readiness, and continuous quality improvement across operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee test validation activities to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with laboratory standards.
• Lead and support instrument and analyzer validation projects, including implementation, performance verification, and documentation.
• Conduct comprehensive quality control (QC) reviews, including analysis of QC data and identification of trends or issues.
• Perform linearity studies and reviews to confirm analytical measurement ranges and ensure reliable test performance.
• Support completion of CAP self-inspections and contribute to regulatory readiness activities and accreditation preparation.
• Assist with analyzer and assay validation initiatives, ensuring proper configuration, calibration, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements across assigned projects.
• Collaborate closely with laboratory leadership, supervisors, and technical staff to maintain operational excellence in the core laboratory.
• Contribute to process improvement and quality initiatives designed to enhance laboratory workflows and outcomes.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to laboratory staff on validation, QC, and regulatory compliance procedures.
• Document validation, QC, and inspection-related activities thoroughly and accurately to support regulatory and accreditation needs.
• Support high-impact project work rather than routine bench testing, focusing on quality assurance, validation, and CAP readiness.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).
• Proven experience performing test validations in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated experience conducting instrument and analyzer validations, including implementation and performance verification.
• Experience performing quality control reviews, including assessment and interpretation of QC data.
• Hands-on experience conducting linearity studies and reviewing analytical measurement ranges.
• Active ASCP MLS, MLT, or equivalent certification.
• Strong technical laboratory expertise with a focus on validation and quality assurance.
• Ability to work effectively with laboratory leadership and technical staff to support complex laboratory operations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of laboratory quality and compliance.

Additional Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Supervisor, Technical Specialist, or Lead Laboratory role.
• Experience supporting CAP inspections and accreditation standards for a large or academic medical center laboratory.
• Interest in high-impact project work focused on quality initiatives rather than routine bench testing.
• Ability to serve as a technical expert and resource for quality improvements across laboratory operations.
• Experience working in or supporting a large, complex laboratory within an academic health system.
• Desire to build resume strength in compliance, quality, and validation initiatives that support future leadership or management opportunities.

Work Environment

This is a 13-week contract assignment in a large academic medical center core laboratory environment, with a strong emphasis on quality, validation, and regulatory compliance. The role is structured as a day shift position, Monday through Friday, with hours generally from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and flexibility available; there is a preference for the majority of hours to be worked after noon. There are no weekend duties, no on-call requirements, no floating to other departments, and no holiday coverage.

You will work within a nationally recognized academic health system laboratory that handles complex testing and supports CAP accreditation, using a range of analyzers and instruments that require ongoing validation, QC, and regulatory oversight. The environment is professional, collaborative, and project-focused, providing opportunities to engage with laboratory leadership and technical staff on high-impact initiatives that enhance quality and compliance across the core laboratory.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday through Friday, with hours generally from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and flexibility available. Preference for the majority of hours to be worked after noon. This is a 13-week contract assignment with no weekend duties, on-call requirements, or holiday coverage.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $52.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Location

This is a fully onsite contract position based in Kansas City, KS.