Medical Lab Assistant — Specimen Testing & QC

Oncology Consultants; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Oncology Consultants is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Houston to support routine lab testing, phlebotomy, and instrument maintenance. The role emphasizes accuracy, quality control, and adherence to regulatory guidelines, with duties spanning specimen preparation, testing, and documentation.

You will use LIS and hematology instruments, perform troubleshooting, and ensure timely specimen processing while maintaining a clean, compliant lab environment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a lab setting
• High School education required
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and LIS
• National lab certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection and testing including blood and urine
• Perform quality control procedures prior to patient testing
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (centrifuges, hematology analyzers)
• Maintain logs and documentation for compliance and audits
• Assist with instrument troubleshooting and calibration

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Lab testing

Documentation

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LIS (Lab info system)

Hematology analyzers

Centrifuges

Job description

Oncology Consultants is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Houston to support routine lab testing, phlebotomy, and instrument maintenance. The role emphasizes accuracy, quality control, and adherence to regulatory guidelines, with duties spanning specimen preparation, testing, and documentation.

You will use LIS and hematology instruments, perform troubleshooting, and ensure timely specimen processing while maintaining a clean, compliant lab environment.