Med Lab Scientist-LabServ, Sr. - ADC Lab (Nights)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Angleton, Texas seeks a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist to lead Laboratory Services. You will supervise staff, oversee daily operations, and ensure timely, accurate testing with adherence to regulatory standards.

This role requires a Bachelor's in CLS or Basic Science with 2 years' related experience, technologist-level certification (ASCP/AMT/ABHI), and CLIA high-complexity qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science with two years related experience.
• Technologist level certification from ASCP, AMT, ABHI or equivalent.
• Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under CLIA.
• Generalist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, hiring, payroll, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, competency assessment, coaching, disciplinary action and/or termination process of divisional employees.
• Supervises the work of laboratory personnel in routine and specialized procedures, planning work, evaluating output, and solving technical issues.
• Acts as lead worker, oversees daily operations including scheduling work assignments.
• Assists leadership in developing protocols and procedures and reviews existing ones.
• Ensures appropriate staffing for efficient operation of the laboratory division.
• Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with documentation.
• Assists with Quality Management activities including evaluating quality of results, quality control, equipment maintenance, proficiency testing, and documentation.
• Assists in evaluating new tests or instruments.
• Maintains inventory of reagents and supplies, monitors expenditures, and contributes to budgeting.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
• Serves as liaison between departmental staff, management, and supervisory staff.
• Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
• Instructs and trains students.
• Available to cover different shifts to guarantee patient care.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory accreditation standards.

Skills

Supervision

Quality management

Training

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science

ASCP/AMT/ABHI or equivalent certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Services provides administrative and technical skills necessary to organize, supervise, and complete various medical laboratory procedures within a section.

JOB SUMMARY

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Services provides administrative and technical skills necessary to organize, supervise, and complete various medical laboratory procedures within a section.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science with two (2) years related experience. Technologist level certification from either the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Board of Medical Technology (AMT), or the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) or equivalent certification. Qualifies as Testing Personnel for high complexity testing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA).

Preferred:

Generalist experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, payroll, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, competency assessment, coaching, disciplinary action and/or termination process of divisional employees.
• Supervises the work of laboratory personnel engaged in performing routine and specialized technical procedures, including planning laboratory work, evaluating work performed and handling procedural and technical laboratory problems.
• Acts as lead worker, supervises, directs, plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and oversees the execution of daily operations including scheduling work assignments.
• Assists section leadership in developing protocols and procedures for the area, and reviews and updates existing procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that the laboratory division functions with the appropriate level of staff to guarantee an efficient operation.
• Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.
• Assists personnel with complex procedures, exercising independent judgment and responsibility.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
• Assists with Quality Management activities including but not limited to evaluating quality of reported test results, quality control and equipment maintenance procedures, proficiency testing and verifying appropriate documentation is maintained and corrective actions are implemented as necessary.
• Assists in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned.
• Maintains inventory of reagents and other supplies including ordering supplies and monitoring expenditures and providing input for budget.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
• Serves as a liaison between departmental staff, management, and supervisory staff.
• Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
• Instructs and trains students.
• Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory accreditation standards.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.

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 HospitalRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Supervisor

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 12, 2026, 10:56:42 AM