Medical Lab Scientist / MLS Micro

Overview Join our team as a day shift , full -time , Microbiology Medical Laboratory Scientist in Topeka, KS. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care . Get to Know Your Team: • The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support. Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals: Responsibilities • The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis. • This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation. • Will additionally participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned. Qualifications Job Requirements: • Baccalaureate or Assocaites Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science. • ASCP or equivalent. • Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies. • Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment. • If certification does lapse, job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated. • Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory. • Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles. Preferred Job Requirements: • Microbiology experience • The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis. • This position performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation. • Will additionally participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training, and proficiency testing when assigned. Job Requirements: • Baccalaureate or Assocaites Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science. • ASCP or equivalent. • Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies. • Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment. • If certification does lapse, job will be downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non-certified) until certification is reinstated. • Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory. • Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles. Preferred Job Requirements: • Microbiology experience