Clinical Lab Assistant

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an Allied Health professional to handle and process specimens according to departmental protocols. This role requires careful specimen management, accurate LIS accession, and adherence to patient privacy standards.

You will maintain storage systems, ensure timely submission to reference laboratories, and support routine testing workflows while maintaining quality and efficiency in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of related laboratory experience.
• Related college laboratory classes may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process specimens according to departmental protocols.
• Specimen accession into LIS and prepare specimens for testing.
• Maintain accurate and easy-to-use specimen storage systems. Monitor and maintain accurate patient identification and confidentiality.
• Ensure specimens sent to reference laboratories are submitted to referral department in a timely manner.
• Answer telephone inquiries and provide verified test result information per the LIS system.
• Establish priorities and organize activities to achieve optimum and efficient results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Specimen handling

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Patient confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some College

Tools

LIS

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Required

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 2 years of related laboratory experience
• Related college laboratory classes may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Preferred

Education

• Some College

Job Duties

• Handle and process specimens according to departmental protocols.
• Peform the following duties: specimen management (receive specimens from phlebotomists and nursing floors); specimen accession into LIS; prepare specimens for testing; basic technical tasks (placing samples in automated analyzer, streak culture plates, etc.); submit specimens to testing department; store and manage specimens according to retention protocols.
• Maintain accurate and easy-to-use specimen storage systems. Monitor and maintain accurate patient identification and confidentiality for all samples in accordance with departmental protocol.
• Ensure specimens sent to reference laboratories are submitted to referral department in a timely manner.
• Answer telephone inquiries and provide verified test result information per the LIS system.
• Establish priorities and organize activities to achieve optimum and efficient results. Complete assigned functions in appropriate time intervals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Allied Health

Organization

867020 - Core Lab - CUH

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Posting

Sep 9, 2026, 9:48:09 PM