Technologist Specialist - HLA
Saint Louis, MOFull-time$30.28–50.29/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Technologist Specialist provides technical support and expertise in specialized laboratory testing at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The role performs routine and complex testing on blood and other specimens, supports staff as a resource, and assumes delegated laboratory responsibilities. The position is full-time, with a 40-hour workweek and a flexible day-shift start time; schedules may be five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, with occasional weekend on-call coverage.
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Full job description
City/State: Saint Louis, Missouri
Categories: Laboratory
Job Status: Full-Time
Req ID : 118918
Pay Range: $30.28 – $50.29 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Additional Information About the Role
Are you looking for a career as a Technologist Specialist ? Join our team at Barnes Jewish Hospital to make a direct impact on patient care and operations.
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Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week, can be 5 8s or 4 10s, occassional on call hours for weekend coverage
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Day Shif t: Flexible start time
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Perks: Benefits Eligible
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Location: Barnes Jewish Hospital
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Minimum Requiremen t:
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BS in a physical or life science related field
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ASCP or equivalent
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2+ years' experience
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
No other organization offers an opportunity for exploration and discovery like Barnes-Jewish Hospital. As a laboratory professional with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, you'll have exposure to the most advanced testing protocols and processes in medical diagnostics, and one of St. Louis' widest varieties of disciplines and specialties in laboratory careers. Our full-service, 24/7 laboratory is known for its leading-edge technology and the most progressive clinical techniques in practice today. you'll be working with the best, in a supportive atmosphere that will encourage your growth and advancement. Plus, you'll have opportunities to share your skills and knowledge by participating in clinical trials and research in conjunction with leading organizations such as the Washington University School of Medicine.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provide technical support and expertise in a specialized area of laboratory testing. Performs testing and processing of routine and complex testing on blood and other specimens as well as acts as a resource person to staff. Assumes delegated responsibilities in specific areas of the laboratory as assigned, while acting as a resource person to the staff.
Responsibilities
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Performs quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Assesses technical and or instrument problems, including quality control and abnormal findings, evaluate possible solutions and chooses an appropriate course of action to solve the problem.
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Operates all equipment/instrumentation in assigned areas to deliver precise, timely, and accurate laboratory results. Reports and maintains record of patient test results through the laboratory computer system accurately, meeting published turn around times for routine testing and stats.
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Coordinates with other specialists, coordinators and supervisors to schedule and assess competence of staff.
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Teaches and/or trains new and established staff members and students in routine and specialized techniques used. Participates in competency assessment of staff.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree - Physical/Life Science/related
Experience
- 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- MT/MLS/HT/HT-ASCP or equiv
Preferred Requirements
Experience
- 5-10 years
Licenses & Certifications
- Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
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Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
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Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
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Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
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401(k) plan with BJC match
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Tuition Assistance available on first day
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BJC Institute for Learning and Development
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Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
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Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary (https://assets.jibecdn.com/prod/bjc/0.0.331/assets/2026%20Benefits%20Summary\_Final.pdf) .
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
How this job compares
Set against the 1,179 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$30.28–50.29/hr
- US median$30–47/hr522 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $40.28/hr, is 5% above the US median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the middle half of Medical Laboratory Scientist hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 20 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Missouri and 1,179 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Missouri
- BJC HealthCare (this employer)7 open
- HCA Healthcare7 open
- Saint Luke's2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Medical Laboratory Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (410 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 531 of the 1,179 open Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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