Med Lab Scientist, Lab Srvc - Chemistry (Nights)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report moderate to high complexity laboratory tests within Laboratory Services.

You will work on a night shift, with 10-hour shifts and rotating weekends/holidays, collaborating with clinicians to ensure accurate results and timely patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science.
• No experience required.
• Preferred: specialty certification and clinical laboratory chemistry experience.
• Must obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision.
• Reviews and evaluates lab data and reports patient results with documentation.
• Performs quality control data and checks expiration dates and documentation.
• Maintains and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol.
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and takes appropriate action.
• Work independently within established guidelines and meet deadlines.
• Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures.
• Participates in evaluations of new tests or instruments as assigned.
• Monitors inventory and notifies ordering personnel when supplies are needed.
• Instructs and trains employees and students; may assess staff competency.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
• Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
• Available to cover different shifts to guarantee patient care.
• Adheres to internal controls and safety protocols in every lab area.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science

Job description

Job Summary

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary to perform and report moderate or highly complex laboratory tests within a division of the clinical laboratory.

Job Summary

Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary to perform and report moderate or highly complex laboratory tests within a division of the clinical laboratory.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science.
• No experience required.

Preferred:

• Specialty certification and clinical laboratory chemistry experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Must obtain certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Board of Histocompatibility or Immunogenetics (ABHI) or equivalent certification as appropriate, within 12 months of hire.
• Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).

Essential Job Functions

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizes deviation from expected results.
• Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.
• Performs, records and evaluates quality control data according to procedures including checking expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use.
• Performs and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol.
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
• Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures.
• Participates in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned.
• Monitors inventory for proper levels, notifies person responsible for ordering when supplies needed, and receives and unpacks supplies when delivered.
• Instructs and trains employees and students. May assess staff for competency.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
• Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
• Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Night shift, consisting of 10-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0551 - John Sealy AnnexRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 22, 2026, 9:56:20 AM