Jobs and Careers
SA

Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Saint Luke’s Health System
Kansas City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Aug 2025

About the role

Job Description​

Performs medical laboratory testing in a CLIA-certified laboratory.  This position is responsible for the accuracy, timely reporting and integrity of laboratory results. Qualified to assess competency of MLS and MLT personnel after one year of experience. 

Shift: 11 hour shifts, 5/4 schedule. Hours are 2000-0730 OR 2130-0900.

  • Has working knowledge of and performs testing in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards.  
  • Successful performance in laboratory's external proficiency program.      
  • Organizes and performs multiple technical tasks with maximum efficiency and minimal waste.    
  • Reports laboratory results in the Hospital LIS/EMR, as ordered by providers.      
  • Reviews and approves quality control results to affirm validity of patient results.    
  • Maintains instrumentation and confirms acceptable performance.      
  • Uses education and experience to identify and resolve technical, instrumental and physiological issues that interfere with accurate testing.    
  • Participates in establishing and monitoring quality metrics as part of Laboratory Performance Improvement Plan.  
  • Qualified to assess  competency of MLS and MLT personnel after one year of experience.                                

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

2 years

Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Night (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Saint Luke’s Health System

View company profile →