Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - ADC Lab (Evenings)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Angleton, TX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report moderate to high complexity laboratory tests within Laboratory Services. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science and certification within 12 months of hire.

Mid shift responsibilities include performing, reviewing and documenting test results, with opportunities to train staff and participate in new test evaluations.

Qualifications

• Must obtain certification by ASCP, AMT, ABHI or equivalent 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 accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with required documentation.
• Performs and evaluates quality control data and checks expiration dates.
• Maintains laboratory instruments and equipment and documents procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions per protocol and investigates deviations.
• Instructs and trains employees and students and assesses competency as needed.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff, management, medical directors and other divisions.
• Available to cover different shifts to guarantee patient care.

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.

Education & Experience

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred

• Generalist wit OR POC experience
• Specialty certification and clinical laboratory generalist 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

Mid shift, 12pm - 8:30pm 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-Angleton

Work Locations

Angleton Danbury Hospital

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 12, 2026, 10:49:11 AM