Med Lab Technician, Lab Srvcs - ADC Lab (Casual <= 19.99 hours, No Benefits; Variable shift)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform laboratory procedures with accuracy. The role supports diverse shifts and contributes to quality control and data reporting.

Applicants must have an associate degree in clinical laboratory science or basic science and obtain certification within 12 months of hire; no prior experience is required. This is a part-time position with up to 19.99 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Requires certification within 12 months of hire (ASCP/AMT/ABHI or equivalent).
• Qualifies as testing personnel for high complexity (CLIA).
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision per procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates lab data and reports results with required documentation.
• Performs and documents quality control data and checks expiration dates.
• Maintains laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned; documents maintenance.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions per protocol.
• Works independently within guidelines; meets deadlines and urgent needs.
• Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures; participates in new tests or instruments evaluations.
• Monitors inventory and notifies when supplies are needed; receives deliveries.
• Instructs and trains employees and students; may assess staff competency.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff, management, and medical directors.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Education

Associate's degree in clinical lab science or basic science

Job description

Job Summary

Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary in performing laboratory procedures.

Required Education / Experience

Associate's degree in a Clinical Laboratory Science or Basic Science or equivalent. 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). No experience required.

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.
• Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.
• Receives patient samples into the laboratory for testing and reviews laboratory orders and samples for acceptability.
• Ensures that the correct laboratory tests are ordered and placed into the laboratory information system, ensuring required information is entered.
• Handles and prepares samples for clinical testing and delivers to correct laboratory section.
• 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

Up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits. Variable schedule including weekdays, 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

0132 - Administration BldgRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Team Lead / Technical

Job Level

Variable Shift

Job Posting

Jul 8, 2026, 2:38:35 PM