Laboratory Jobs in St. Louis, MO
Laboratory jobs in St. Louis are in strong demand, concentrated in the Cortex Innovation District, BJC HealthCare's Medical Center corridor, and the research facilities anchoring Midtown and Forest Park Southeast. Openings range across bioscience, clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and environmental testing, with employers including SSM Health, Washington University in St. Louis, and BJC HealthCare actively hiring. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital South CampusWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a highly specialized, fast-paced cardiovascular environment where every procedure has a direct impact on patient outcomes. Working within three state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab suites, a Hybrid OR, and a dedicated TEE room, you will care for a diverse patient population across diagnostic and interventional cardiology, structural heart, electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, and ECMO services.
This role is ideal for nurses with critical care, or Cath Lab experience (one year preferred) who are looking to expand their expertise in cardiovascular care. A comprehensive 6-9 month full-time orientation program is provided to ensure you are fully prepared for success in the Cath Lab environment. If you thrive in a team-focused setting, enjoy working with advanced technology, and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, this could be the perfect next step in your nursing career.
Department: Catheterization Laboratory
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with on-call requirement, including weekends and holidays.
Sign-On Bonus: Ask your recruiter about sign-on bonus eligibility
Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day.
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional practitioner who manages and directs nursing care activities in the areas of cath lab and interventional radiology. Must be energetic and highly motivated to support the success of Saint Louis University Hospital.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (%of time)
Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria.
1) Assessment: Performs comprehensive nursing assessment as the database. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 20%
Criteria
A) Completes assessment of new admission or transfer upon arrival to PACU.
B) Accurately performs and documents patient assessments.
C) Provides timely ongoing patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations.
2) Planning: Establishes and coordinates a plan of care based on analysis of the initial assessment data, patient diagnosis, and physician orders. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10%
Criteria
A) Identifies patient care needs.
B) Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes.
C) Identifies and initiates individualized care plans.
D) Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients.
3) Implementation: Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient condition. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 30%
Criteria
A) Coordinates, communicates and documents patient care with other disciplines.
B) Provides and documents patient education and discharge planning correctly on PACU flow sheet.
C) Reviews and initiates physician orders in an accurate and timely manner.
D) Recognizes changes in patient's condition, takes appropriate nursing actions.
E) Adheres to medication/parenteral therapy administration and documentation per policy guidelines.
F) Performs blood-drawing technique to obtain lab specimens including blood cultures.
G) Anesthesia and surgical physicians notified of significant changes in patient condition.
H) Assist physicians with procedures, examinations, and other processes related to patient care.
4) Evaluation: Documents effectiveness of nursing care and modifies plan of care as patient progresses toward expected outcomes. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10%
Criteria
A) Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures.
B) Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient education including level of understanding.
C) Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated.
D) Evaluates effectiveness of pain medication and then takes appropriate nursing action.
5) Professional/Leadership: Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice. (3, 5) 10%
Criteria
A) Participates in additional learning experience to increase professional competence including
1. Committee membership
2. Staff meetings
3. Mandatory in-services and other educational programs
4. Evaluation of self and peer performance by identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
B) Is at work as scheduled and begins duties promptly at start of shift.
C) Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff and ancillary personnel.
D) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution.
E) Directs care delivered by Care Partners.
F) Adheres to and incorporates all customer service standards in patient care and work practices.
6) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies.
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 5%
Criteria
A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
1. Maintains clutter free environment.
2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum
3. Adheres to dress code.
C) Reports risk management concerns.
D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:
1. Safety/Fire
2. Blood Borne Pathogen
3. Hazardous Communication
4. TB
5. Department Specific
6. Age Appropriate Care (for clinical staff only)
7. EMTALA
C) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
D) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
7) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.
(1, 3, 5, 6) 10%
Criteria
A) Demonstrates Care and Courtesy
1) Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service.
2) Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families.
3) Responds to patient needs promptly.
4) Apologizes for mix-ups and delays.
B) Communicates Effectively and Maintains Confidentiality
1) Listens to patient/family concerns and addresses needs.
2) Explains procedures and all education in a manner that patient/family understands.
3) Allows time for questions.
C) Demonstrates Competence and Collaboration
1) Provides accurate report.
2) Provides quality care in accordance to standards.
3) Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity.
D) Provides Cost Effective Services
1) Uses resources wisely.
2) Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste.
3) Minimizes overtime and utilizes time well. Criteria
8) Quality Improvement (QI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work.
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 5%
Criteria
A) Assists in developing unit based PI plan.
B) Collects PI data as assigned.
C) Participates in discussion of PI outcomes.
D) Collaborates in developing and implementing action plans.
E) Participates in research activities on the nursing unit. Criteria
9) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to:
____Infant ____Child __x__ Adolescent __x___ Adult __x___ Geriatric
Criteria
A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.
B) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.
C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction.
D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided.
E) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.
10) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury. (1, 2, 4, 5) <1%
Criteria
A) Restraint Care
1) Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application.
2) Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure.
3) Monitors and assesses patient’s response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals.
4) Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis.
5) Provides for trail release and removal of restraint as soon as possible.
B) Pain Management (licensed personnel)
1) Assess patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments.
2) Incorporates patient’s cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan.
3) Implement pain management techniques. Focus on prevention rather than treatment.
4) Include patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plans.
5) Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy.
C) Abuse Assessment
1) Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments.
2) Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation.
DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Rationale for Essential Functions
1) The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.
2) There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.
3) This function occupies a great deal of the employee’s time.
4) This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.
5) Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.
6) The function was performed by past employees, and is performed by current employees.
7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment
8) Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment
Job Specifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: One year medical surgical experience required. Critical Care or Post Anesthesia Care experience preferred.
REQUIRED COURSE: ALS
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases.
2. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.
3. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness).
4. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
5. Handles emergencies or crisis situations. May perform emergency care.
6. Subject to irregular hours.
7. Pressure due to multiple competing demands.
8. Exposure to latex, risk of developing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
2. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
3. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and pull 100 pounds.
4. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- (IDFPR)
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Employee___________________________________________Date____________
Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________
Department Director __________________________________Date_____________
Administration________________________________________Date_____________
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Read our notice of non-discrimination
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible team members may include:- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Generous accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
- Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded
- Traditional tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- No-cost, on-demand, continuing education courses through Relias
- Retirement savings programs with eligible SSM Health contributions and employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- Medical Plan Contribution Discount program
- Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources
- Well-being and financial wellness resources. Receive up to $500 annually in myhealthy life wellness funds.
- Employee discounts on products and services
- On-demand pay through DailyPay (fees may apply)
- Voluntary benefits, including supplemental health, legal, long-term care, pet, auto, and home insurance options
Benefits and eligibility vary by position, employment status, and program requirements. Benefits are subject to eligibility guidelines. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may be eligible for these benefits if these benefits are provided under the applicable CBA or side agreement thereto. Employees covered by a CBA should contact their Recruiter to receive the appropriate Employee Benefits Guide.
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital South CampusWorker Type:
Job Highlights:
Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a highly specialized, fast-paced cardiovascular environment where every procedure has a direct impact on patient outcomes. Working within three state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab suites, a Hybrid OR, and a dedicated TEE room, you will care for a diverse patient population across diagnostic and interventional cardiology, structural heart, electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, and ECMO services.
This role is ideal for nurses with critical care, or Cath Lab experience (one year preferred) who are looking to expand their expertise in cardiovascular care. A comprehensive 6-9 month full-time orientation program is provided to ensure you are fully prepared for success in the Cath Lab environment. If you thrive in a team-focused setting, enjoy working with advanced technology, and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, this could be the perfect next step in your nursing career.
Department: Catheterization Laboratory
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with on-call requirement, including weekends and holidays.
Sign-On Bonus: Ask your recruiter about sign-on bonus eligibility
Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day.
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional practitioner who manages and directs nursing care activities in the areas of cath lab and interventional radiology. Must be energetic and highly motivated to support the success of Saint Louis University Hospital.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (%of time)
Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria.
1) Assessment: Performs comprehensive nursing assessment as the database. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 20%
Criteria
A) Completes assessment of new admission or transfer upon arrival to PACU.
B) Accurately performs and documents patient assessments.
C) Provides timely ongoing patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations.
2) Planning: Establishes and coordinates a plan of care based on analysis of the initial assessment data, patient diagnosis, and physician orders. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10%
Criteria
A) Identifies patient care needs.
B) Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes.
C) Identifies and initiates individualized care plans.
D) Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients.
3) Implementation: Provides and documents nursing interventions based on assessed patient needs, plan of care, and changes in patient condition. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 30%
Criteria
A) Coordinates, communicates and documents patient care with other disciplines.
B) Provides and documents patient education and discharge planning correctly on PACU flow sheet.
C) Reviews and initiates physician orders in an accurate and timely manner.
D) Recognizes changes in patient's condition, takes appropriate nursing actions.
E) Adheres to medication/parenteral therapy administration and documentation per policy guidelines.
F) Performs blood-drawing technique to obtain lab specimens including blood cultures.
G) Anesthesia and surgical physicians notified of significant changes in patient condition.
H) Assist physicians with procedures, examinations, and other processes related to patient care.
4) Evaluation: Documents effectiveness of nursing care and modifies plan of care as patient progresses toward expected outcomes. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 10%
Criteria
A) Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures.
B) Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient education including level of understanding.
C) Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated.
D) Evaluates effectiveness of pain medication and then takes appropriate nursing action.
5) Professional/Leadership: Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice. (3, 5) 10%
Criteria
A) Participates in additional learning experience to increase professional competence including
1. Committee membership
2. Staff meetings
3. Mandatory in-services and other educational programs
4. Evaluation of self and peer performance by identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
B) Is at work as scheduled and begins duties promptly at start of shift.
C) Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff and ancillary personnel.
D) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution.
E) Directs care delivered by Care Partners.
F) Adheres to and incorporates all customer service standards in patient care and work practices.
6) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies.
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 5%
Criteria
A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
1. Maintains clutter free environment.
2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum
3. Adheres to dress code.
C) Reports risk management concerns.
D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:
1. Safety/Fire
2. Blood Borne Pathogen
3. Hazardous Communication
4. TB
5. Department Specific
6. Age Appropriate Care (for clinical staff only)
7. EMTALA
C) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
D) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
7) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.
(1, 3, 5, 6) 10%
Criteria
A) Demonstrates Care and Courtesy
1) Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service.
2) Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families.
3) Responds to patient needs promptly.
4) Apologizes for mix-ups and delays.
B) Communicates Effectively and Maintains Confidentiality
1) Listens to patient/family concerns and addresses needs.
2) Explains procedures and all education in a manner that patient/family understands.
3) Allows time for questions.
C) Demonstrates Competence and Collaboration
1) Provides accurate report.
2) Provides quality care in accordance to standards.
3) Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity.
D) Provides Cost Effective Services
1) Uses resources wisely.
2) Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste.
3) Minimizes overtime and utilizes time well. Criteria
8) Quality Improvement (QI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work.
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) 5%
Criteria
A) Assists in developing unit based PI plan.
B) Collects PI data as assigned.
C) Participates in discussion of PI outcomes.
D) Collaborates in developing and implementing action plans.
E) Participates in research activities on the nursing unit. Criteria
9) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to:
____Infant ____Child __x__ Adolescent __x___ Adult __x___ Geriatric
Criteria
A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.
B) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.
C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction.
D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided.
E) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.
10) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury. (1, 2, 4, 5) <1%
Criteria
A) Restraint Care
1) Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application.
2) Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure.
3) Monitors and assesses patient’s response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals.
4) Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis.
5) Provides for trail release and removal of restraint as soon as possible.
B) Pain Management (licensed personnel)
1) Assess patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments.
2) Incorporates patient’s cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan.
3) Implement pain management techniques. Focus on prevention rather than treatment.
4) Include patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plans.
5) Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy.
C) Abuse Assessment
1) Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments.
2) Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation.
DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Rationale for Essential Functions
1) The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.
2) There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.
3) This function occupies a great deal of the employee’s time.
4) This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.
5) Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.
6) The function was performed by past employees, and is performed by current employees.
7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment
8) Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment
Job Specifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: One year medical surgical experience required. Critical Care or Post Anesthesia Care experience preferred.
REQUIRED COURSE: ALS
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases.
2. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.
3. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness).
4. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
5. Handles emergencies or crisis situations. May perform emergency care.
6. Subject to irregular hours.
7. Pressure due to multiple competing demands.
8. Exposure to latex, risk of developing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
2. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
3. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and pull 100 pounds.
4. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- (IDFPR)
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- And
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Employee___________________________________________Date____________
Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________
Department Director __________________________________Date_____________
Administration________________________________________Date_____________
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Read our notice of non-discrimination
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible team members may include:- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Generous accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
- Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded
- Traditional tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- No-cost, on-demand, continuing education courses through Relias
- Retirement savings programs with eligible SSM Health contributions and employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- Medical Plan Contribution Discount program
- Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources
- Well-being and financial wellness resources. Receive up to $500 annually in myhealthy life wellness funds.
- Employee discounts on products and services
- On-demand pay through DailyPay (fees may apply)
- Voluntary benefits, including supplemental health, legal, long-term care, pet, auto, and home insurance options
Benefits and eligibility vary by position, employment status, and program requirements. Benefits are subject to eligibility guidelines. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may be eligible for these benefits if these benefits are provided under the applicable CBA or side agreement thereto. Employees covered by a CBA should contact their Recruiter to receive the appropriate Employee Benefits Guide.
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Who's Hiring
- SSM Health29
- Washington University in St. Louis13
- BJC HealthCare10
- Clinlab6C
- American Red Cross6
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
Laboratory Jobs in St. Louis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a laboratory job in St. Louis?
Focus your search on the Cortex Innovation District, the BJC and Washington University Medical Campus corridor, and the pharmaceutical and environmental testing firms clustered in suburban areas like Chesterfield and Earth City. Hiring managers in St. Louis's bioscience and clinical sectors value hands-on instrument experience, familiarity with GLP or GMP protocols, and certifications such as ASCP for clinical roles. Applying directly through employer career pages and targeting contract research organizations active in the region gives you a strong edge.
Which companies hire laboratorys in St. Louis?
St. Louis laboratory roles are posted by SSM Health, Washington University in St. Louis, and BJC HealthCare and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market includes academic medical centers, large healthcare networks, bioscience startups in the Cortex District, and established pharmaceutical and agrichemical manufacturers with significant St. Louis operations.
Are there remote laboratory jobs in St. Louis?
Yes, though remote opportunities are limited for hands-on bench roles and far more common for data-focused or analytical positions. About 0% of laboratory openings tied to St. Louis are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, skewing toward bioinformatics, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance functions. Positions requiring physical sample handling, instrument operation, or sterile technique remain almost entirely on-site.
How can I get a laboratory job in St. Louis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in St. Louis is a lab assistant or laboratory technician role at one of the city's large hospital networks or university research programs, where structured training and supervision are built into the position. Community college certificate programs affiliated with St. Louis Community College feed directly into clinical and industrial lab openings. Volunteering or interning through Washington University or Saint Louis University research labs also converts into paid roles at a high rate locally.
Which industries hire the most laboratorys in St. Louis?
The sectors hiring the most laboratorys in St. Louis are Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. St. Louis's deep roots in healthcare, agrichemical research, and pharmaceutical manufacturing mean these industries consistently drive the largest share of local laboratory demand year-round.
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