Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Actalent
Saint Louis, MO

Description

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist II will be responsible for performing day-to-day routine patient testing within a high-complexity clinical laboratory.RESPONSIBILITIES● Perform work under general supervision, navigating moderately complex issues.● Each individual performs only those high-complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training, or experience, and technical abilities.● Each individual performing high complexity testing must:o Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.o Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.o Adhere to the laboratory's established quality assurance procedures, documenting all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.o Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.o Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, or Laboratory Director.o Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.


Skills

Laboratory, Specimen processing, Data entry, Accessioning, Specimen collection, Sample prep


Top Skills Details

Laboratory,Specimen processing,Data entry,Accessioning,Specimen collection,Sample prep


Additional Skills & Qualifications

BS degree requiredQUALIFICATIONS● Possess a minimum of two years of clinical laboratory experience in a high-complexity, molecular diagnostic laboratory setting.o Knowledge of CAP/CLIA regulations is preferable.● Exemplify solid knowledge of the subject matter.● Exemplify the ability to multitask and thrive in an agile, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.● Possess proficient verbal and written communication skills, while willing to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results.● Possess high ethics and conduct business in the most professional manner.● Seek inclusiveness and collaboration but step up to responsibility, make tough decisions, and be accountable for those decisions.● Act as a results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with colleagues.


Experience Level

Intermediate Level


Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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