Clinical Lab Scientist Associate - Precision Care

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Associate who will perform technical laboratory procedures, analyze data, and report results used for prediction, diagnosis, and patient care. You will validate specimens, organize workload to release results within 60 minutes, perform routine and special tests, review QC data, and troubleshoot instrument issues.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of lab experience, with growth opportunities in a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology field required.
• 1 year of laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Validates specimen identification per hospital and departmental policies and procedures; processes according to SOPs.
• Organizes workload to prioritize specimen samples ensuring results released within 60 minutes from receipt.
• Performs routine and special test procedures and troubleshoots questionable orders and results.
• Reviews quality control data and performs troubleshooting and corrective actions as necessary.
• Coordinates and documents correlation studies for new lot numbers of QC material per defined protocols.
• Performs instrument maintenance and calibration to ensure proper functioning of instruments.
• Troubleshoots instrument problems and consults manuals or technical support as needed.
• Demonstrates competency via performance, documentation and supervision.
• Attends continuing education and in-service programs.
• Analyzes CAP and proficiency testing samples and obtains accurate results in a timely manner.
• Orders supplies to maintain adequate stock for continuous testing.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology field

1 year of laboratory experience

Job description

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist Associate who will perform technical laboratory procedures, analyze data, and report results used for prediction, diagnosis, and patient care. You will validate specimens, organize workload to release results within 60 minutes, perform routine and special tests, review QC data, and troubleshoot instrument issues.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of lab experience, with growth opportunities in a growing