Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - Flow Cytometry (Days)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for Laboratory Services. This role requires technical skills to perform complex laboratory tests and provide accurate results. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or a Basic Science and must obtain relevant certification within 12 months. The position involves working day shifts, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. The laboratory is committed to providing equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain certification by ASCP, AMT, ABHI or equivalent within 12 months of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision.
• Evaluate accuracy of lab data and report patient results.
• Conduct quality control procedures and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Train employees and communicate relevant information within the team.
• Cover different shifts as needed to ensure patient care.

Skills

Technical laboratory skills

Problem-solving skills

Flow cytometry experience

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

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science. No experience required.
• Preferred: Flow cytometry 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 within 12 months of hire.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizing 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 documenting 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.
• Works independently within established guidelines, applies problem‑solving skills, meets deadlines and 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 the person responsible for ordering when supplies needed, and receives and unpacks supplies when delivered.
• Instructs and trains employees and students; may assess staff competence.
• 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

Day shift, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 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 law unless 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 (0419 Clinical Services Wing)

Employee Details

Shift: Standard.
Employee Status: Non‑Manager.
Job Level: Day Shift.