Medical Lab Scientist - 3 Month Contract in Irving, TX

Pride Health; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist to support our client’s medical facility in Irving, TX. This is a 3 months assignment with potential extension or conversion, offering a competitive payrate of 35-40 USD per hour on W2.

Responsibilities include specimen acceptability, performing procedures per SOPs, instrument troubleshooting, reagent preparation, reporting results, and maintaining quality control while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, CLS, MT or meet local CLIA/State requirements.
• Minimum 2-4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• MLT/MLS required.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient with computers.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
• Pass a standardized color vision screen.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures per SOPs.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Color vision

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/ Chemistry/ Clinical Laboratory Science/ Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist to support our client’s medical facility in Irving, TX. This is a 3 months assignment with potential extension or conversion, offering a competitive payrate of 35-40 USD per hour on W2.

Responsibilities include specimen acceptability, performing procedures per SOPs, instrument troubleshooting, reagent preparation, reporting results, and maintaining quality control while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.