MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, Microbiology Lab at AP Green Building; Overnight shifts - 7 nights on, 7 nights off, 9pm-7:30am

The University of Missouri is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist for its Microbiology Lab in Columbia, MO. The position involves performing specialized tests in various laboratory areas during overnight shifts (7 nights on, 7 nights off). Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, retirement options, and tuition assistance.
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Shift: Overnight shifts - 7 nights on, 7 nights off, 9pm-7:30am

About the Job:

MU Health Care is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform various specialized tests and procedures in one or more areas of work, such as chemistry, toxicology, hematology, immunohematology, or cytogenetics.

About MU Health Care:

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

Employee Benefits:
• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more

Detailed Job Description:
• Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, or microscopic laboratory test procedures on specimens in one or more laboratory sections.
• Perform and monitor quality control procedures and report results to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Calibrate, standardize, and maintain equipment following established procedures. Perform troubleshooting techniques on instruments.
• Recognize instrument malfunctions and abnormal test results and take corrective action. Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
• Validate, review, and report results of tests performed.
• May assist higher-level technical staff with the instruction and teaching of laboratory procedures and tests.
• Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation on flow cytometer, optical, photometric, electronic, automated scintillation, etc.
• Review and evaluate literature for new testing and techniques.
• Dispose of or properly handle biological, radioactive, and/or hazardous waste in a manner consistent with laboratory, university, state, and federal government policy.
• Participate in the ordering activities for supplies, materials, and equipment as needed.
• Instruct laboratory staff and when required, resident physicians, in the performance of laboratory tests of all types which require a high degree of skill and training, involving all STAT procedures.
• Interpret laboratory results and discuss results with Pathologist, other clinical staff, and laboratory supervisors. May suggest additional tests based on results obtained.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in job description.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree. Individuals who have qualified as a medical technologist by February 28, 1992 may substitute an associate's degree.
• One (1) year of experience in a directly related laboratory setting, or recent graduation from a medical laboratory scientist program.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.