Medical Lab Scientist-Blood Bank (Midnight Shift) Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Medical Lab Scientist-Blood Bank (Midnight Shift) St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – 4.4 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $29.00 – $50.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification Medical Technology Medical Technologist Laboratory experience Mid-level Clinical laboratory experience Bachelor’s degree Blood banking Full Job Description The Medical Lab Scientist will ensure the prompt, efficient, and accurate delivery of laboratory test results for medical prognosis and research, manage documentation for quality control and compliance, maintain laboratory equipment and inventory, participate in quality initiatives, and perform assigned CLIA roles to support various lab operations and shifts.

Position Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for ensuring the prompt, efficient, and accurate delivery of laboratory test results for medical prognosis, diagnosis, treatment, and research. This role includes managing quality control and compliance documentation, maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory, participating in quality initiatives, and performing assigned CLIA roles to support various lab operations and shifts. The position is assigned to the midnight shift in the Blood Bank, with either 8-hour or 10-hour shifts available. Rotating weekend and holiday coverage is required.

Job Responsibilities:

Execute prompt, efficient, and accurate performance, validation, and reporting laboratory test results for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment, and research purposes. Conduct ongoing documentation of all processes as required (e.g., quality control, compliance, appropriate usage of materials, equipment, and PPE). Comply with document and record management requirements. Perform quality control activities (e.g., reagent, analyzer), document results, and escalate issues as necessary. Assist in the setup, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment within the lab under guidance. Participate in ongoing lab inventory planning, monitoring, and management. Assist in updating assigned sections of procedure and preventive maintenance manuals to reflect current practices. Collect quality data as assigned and assist in Quality Program initiatives as required. Comply with all standards and requirements of the hospital and licensing/accrediting agencies. Inform the supervisor of unusual observations or occurrences in a timely manner. Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Minimum Education and/or

Training:

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, or a biological, chemical, or physical science, with completion of a medical laboratory training program required.

Minimum Experience:

Medical laboratory skills obtained through clinical rotations or training are required. Previous medical laboratory work experience is preferred. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required by St.

Jude Children’s Research Hospital:

If not licensed in Tennessee as a medical laboratory professional, certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist from an approved accrediting organization (e.g., ASCP, AMT, NRCC, ABB, ASCPi (if taken after January 2015) is required within six (6) months of hire. Acceptable licenses include Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT)-General, Medical Laboratory Supervisor-General or Categorical Supervisor, Special Analyst, or Categorical Technologist in the assigned laboratory section.

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Understands tasks at hand, seeks out information, and draws conclusions from available data to deliver outcomes. Adapts quickly to changing priorities and remains calm when faced with change. Seeks clarification to ensure understanding and communicates effectively. Writes clearly and concisely, and speaks confidently. Plans in advance, organizes work, and executes high-quality tasks on time. Demonstrates initiative by taking on additional responsibilities as needed. Embraces goals and demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving them. Holds self to high standards and continually strives to meet them. Familiar with standard scientific and clinical lab procedures relevant to the assigned area. Performs routine and non-routine lab tasks per approved procedures with guidance. Correctly processes clinical and scientific data and accurately interprets results. Understands the rationale behind chosen methods and experimental design. Familiar with data tools and technologies relevant to the assigned area. Demonstrates a strong understanding of regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., GxP) applicable to the area of operation. Effectively implements regulatory standards to ensure compliance. Understands patient needs through communication with peers, care teams, and patients/families to resolve questions and address critical results. Solves routine patient problems independently and seeks guidance for complex issues. Demonstrates strong practical scientific knowledge in a defined clinical lab area.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Requires specific vision abilities, including close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment is typically quiet. Must be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations. Recent blood bank experience is strongly preferred. Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $29.00 – $50.50 per hour for the role of Medical Lab Scientist-Blood Bank (Midnight Shift). Explore our exceptional benefits! St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.