Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Diagnostics & Leadership

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a qualified individual to perform testing and analysis on submitted specimens. The role includes supervising trainees, operating advanced instruments, and ensuring result accuracy for physician use.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in clinical lab science or related paths, with clinical lab experience or military lab training as alternatives. ASCP/AMT certification is recommended but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Alternative: high school diploma with 50+ weeks military medical lab training.
• Alternative: degree + MLT program with 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures for testing or analysis on submitted specimens.
• Evaluates test results for accuracy and submits results for physician use.
• Operates and maintains complex laboratory instruments.
• Supervises trainees and supportive technical personnel.
• Plans work activities and makes decisions related to own work.
• Recognizes unusual results and takes prompt action to ensure accuracy.
• Maintains patient information confidentiality and privacy.
• Duties may include specimen procurement from patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Data confidentiality

Laboratory procedures

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in clinical laboratory science

Military medical laboratory training (50+ weeks)

MLT program + 1 year of lab experience

Job description

University Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a qualified individual to perform testing and analysis on submitted specimens. The role includes supervising trainees, operating advanced instruments, and ensuring result accuracy for physician use.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in clinical lab science or related paths, with clinical lab experience or military lab training as alternatives. ASCP/AMT certification is recommended but not required.