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Mosaic Life Care
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology
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A Medical Laboratory Scientist specializes in collecting and analyzing body fluids using complex chemical and microscopic tests. Workplaces include clinical laboratories at hospitals, references labs, biotech labs and non-clinical industrial labs.
$65,678 / year median in Missouri
+25% projected growth
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Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $65k
- $100k Per Year Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Microbiology Mosaic Life Care
Occupation:
Medical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsLocation:
Saint Joseph, MO- 64501
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More), Rotating ShiftPosted:
05/22/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
Mosaic Life CareWeb Site:
www.mymlc.com Job #: 17402 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Shift Rotating Shift Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Medical Laboratory Scientist works under the supervision of leadership to perform testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology and Urinalysis. The MLS uses critical thinking to evaluate results, enters test results into the laboratory computer, performs QC, instrument maintenance and trouble-shooting, monitor the work of Laboratory Technicians, answer the telephones and tube system, collect blood specimens if needed and keep work area cleaned and stocked. Delivers excellent customer service to patients, visitors, caregivers of other departments, and each other. > Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Skills and Abilities Essential Technical/Motor Skills- Ability to input data into the computer.
- Ability to answer the telephone and speak clearly.
- Precise hand/eye coordination.
- Ability to calibrate and maintain equipment. Interpersonal Skills
- Effective communication skills and ability to interact with patients, staff, visitors, physicians, etc. Must work well as a team member. Essential Physical Requirements
- Ability to move between the lab and patient rooms and around work area.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time while running tests and working on instruments.
- Ability to stand and/or stoop for 2-4 minutes while drawing blood.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and lift 20
- 30 pounds. Essential Mental Abilities
- Ability to follow protocol for specimen collection and test procedures.
- Ability to interpret and evaluate test and quality control results.
- Ability to manipulate and analyze numbers. Essential Sensory Requirements
- Ability to see and to feel.
- Ability to distinguish colors. Exposure to Hazards
- Infectious body fluids, hazardous chemicals and fumes, and the possibility of needle-stick.