Med Lab Scientist, LabServ - Microbiology (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, seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Laboratory Services to perform and report moderate to high complexity tests with accuracy and timeliness.

You will review data, maintain QC, train staff, and support patient care across shifts, including night rotations, to ensure reliable laboratory results for clinical decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science required.
• No experience required.
• Specialty certification and clinical laboratory micro/molecular experience preferred.

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.
• Maintains quality control data and checks expiration dates.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions per protocol.
• Monitors inventory and assists with ordering supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science

Specialty certification (preferred)

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 micro/molecular 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, 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 0743 - John W McCullough BldgRegular

Shift Standard

Employee Status Non-Manager

Job Level Day Shift

Job Posting Aug 10, 2026, 2:56:30 PM