Chemistry Lab Technologist — Night Shift Diagnostics

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Houston, TX is seeking a Technologist to join our team for a night shift schedule (Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 pm–5:30 am) with coverage as needed. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science or MLS, and 1+ year of laboratory testing experience or MLS certification.

You will perform routine and complex testing, operate instrumentation, and ensure timely reporting of results to support quality patient care. Flexibility for overtime is included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• MLS degree also acceptable as alternative.
• 1 year or more of clinical laboratory testing experience or MLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures according to SOPs.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation for proper functionality.
• Make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to support patient care.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance and quality control.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and PPE.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Biological Science or Medical Technology

MLS degree

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Labcorp in Houston, TX is seeking a Technologist to join our team for a night shift schedule (Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 pm–5:30 am) with coverage as needed. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological Science or MLS, and 1+ year of laboratory testing experience or MLS certification.

You will perform routine and complex testing, operate instrumentation, and ensure timely reporting of results to support quality patient care. Flexibility for overtime is included.