Clinical Lab Scientist

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is a prominent healthcare institution known for its dedication to providing exceptional medical services and patient care. As part of the larger SSM Health system, this hospital upholds a legacy of compassionate service, pioneering healthcare innovation, and community commitment. The hospital is dedicated to offering a wide range of advanced medical treatments and maintaining a supportive environment for its healthcare professionals. SSM Health supports its workforce with comprehensive benefits, ongoing education opportunities, and an inclusive culture that values diversity and equity. The hospital operates with regular employee status, offering scheduled weekly hours of 40 hours, specifically within its Blood Bank Department. The scheduled shift for this role is the night shift, emphasizing the hospital’s commitment to around-the-clock patient care and laboratory services.

This role is for a Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Laboratory Scientist under general supervision, whose main responsibility is to perform both routine and more complex technical laboratory analyses. Candidates will interpret and report test results essential for patient diagnosis and treatment. This involves performing chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests, utilizing established procedures and protocols to ensure accuracy and reliability. The technician will be responsible for operating complex electronic equipment, computers, and precision instruments required for laboratory testing. Maintaining the accuracy of laboratory equipment and reagents through preventive maintenance and quality control procedures is also a core responsibility.

The ideal candidate will assist healthcare providers in selecting the most appropriate lab tests, ensuring the lab’s proficiency testing programs are met, and actively contributing to the maintenance of safety standards, including the proper storage of hazardous materials. The position demands constant vigilance and adherence to safety protocols to ensure the well-being of patients and staff. This role offers a unique opportunity for professionals at the beginning of their career or those with some experience to develop and grow within a supportive, progressive healthcare environment. With no prior experience required, this position encourages recent graduates and those new to the field to apply and benefit from the structured training and comprehensive certification options available.