Medical Lab Scientist- Midnight Shift Core Lab

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care. Our Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is committed to providing the highest quality clinical pharmaceutical care to children, integrating research findings into clinical practice as swiftly as possible.

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. This role is part‑time (10:30 pm–7 am) every other Friday and Saturday.

• Execute prompt, efficient, and accurate performance, validation, and reporting of laboratory test results used for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment, and research.
• Conduct ongoing documentation of all processes as required (e.g., QC, compliance, usage of material/equipment/PPE).
• Comply with document and record management requirements.
• Perform quality control activities (e.g., reagent, analyzer), document results, and escalate issues as required.
• Assist in set‑up, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting activities for equipment within the lab under guidance.
• Participate in ongoing lab inventory planning, monitoring, and management.
• Assist in updating assigned sections of the 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 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.

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

• Medical Laboratory skills obtained through clinical rotations or training are required.
• Medical Laboratory work experience preferred.

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

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. 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 – Midnight Shift Core Lab.

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