Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II - Generalist

About the role

Barnes-Jewish St. Peter's Hospital is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II to join our laboratory team as a Generalist. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional who enjoys working in a community hospital environment and performing a broad range of testing across multiple laboratory disciplines. Join a dedicated laboratory team committed to providing outstanding patient care in a supportive community-focused hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures
• Analyze, verify, and report accurate patient test results
• Maintain quality control and quality assurance standards
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and resolve technical issues
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care
• Operate all instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results
• Perform all testing and operation of equipment as necessary to deliver quality results
• Train new laboratory personnel in methods, procedures and use of equipment and instruments specific to the assigned area
• Perform quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoot malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary
• Assess technical and/or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and choose an appropriate course of action
• Report and maintain record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turnaround times for routine testing and stats
• Participate in performance improvement activities and initiatives by proactively diagnosing and resolving problems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related science field
• ASCP, AMT, AAB, or equivalent certification required/preferred
• Previous clinical laboratory experience preferred
• Strong generalist laboratory skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week; four 10‑hour night shifts (7:30 PM to 6:00 AM); every other weekend required; rotating holidays.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus eligible
• Collaborative, team‑oriented work environment
• Opportunity to gain broad laboratory experience across multiple specialties
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire
• 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