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
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and BenefitsThe 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)
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
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