Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS II

About the role

Barnes-Jewish St. Peter's Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II to join its laboratory team as a Generalist. This is an excellent opportunity for an ASCP-certified laboratory professional who enjoys working in a community-based hospital environment and performing a broad range of laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Operates all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results.
• Performs all testing and operation of equipment as necessary to deliver quality results.
• Trains new laboratory personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area.
• Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary.
• Assesses technical and/or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluates possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
• Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and initiatives by proactively diagnosing and resolving problems. Specific quality functions are handled in an organized and timely fashion.

Qualifications

• ASCP, AMT, AAB or equivalent preferred/required
• Strong generalist laboratory skills and attention to quality patient care
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisor experience less than 2 years

Schedule

• Full-time
• 3 twelve-hour shifts per week
• 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligible
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, community-focused hospital setting
• Broad laboratory experience across multiple specialties
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance