Medical Lab Scientist I - QA & Instrumentation

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX seeks a Medical Lab Scientist I (Days, Full-Time) to perform technical laboratory functions, quality control, and supervision of lab staff. The role requires a CLS degree and ASCP certification within the first year, with bilingual English/Spanish communication and strong customer-service skills.

The MLS I will oversee testing, data collection for QA studies, and maintenance of instruments while coordinating with phlebotomists and lab assistants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Applied Sciences is required.
• ASCP certification or equivalent within one year of hire is required.
• Proficient knowledge of clinical laboratory processes, testing and analytical procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of directing the work of Medical Technologists and lower level staff.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Develop and establish procedures for collecting, processing, and analyzing biological specimens.
• Perform analytical tests of body fluids, blood, serum, plasma, cells, and other substances.
• Integrate and relate data generated by various clinical laboratories while making decisions regarding discrepancies.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures and analyze problems using scientific principles.
• Confirm abnormal results, verify quality control procedures, and resolve data-generation issues.
• Maintain equipment, perform preventive/corrective maintenance, and identify repair sources.
• Develop, evaluate, and adopt new techniques and methods within the lab context.
• Instruct and assist personnel, students, and new hires in complex procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Applied Sciences

ASCP certification or equivalent within 1 year

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX seeks a Medical Lab Scientist I (Days, Full-Time) to perform technical laboratory functions, quality control, and supervision of lab staff. The role requires a CLS degree and ASCP certification within the first year, with bilingual English/Spanish communication and strong customer-service skills.

The MLS I will oversee testing, data collection for QA studies, and maintenance of instruments while coordinating with phlebotomists and lab assistants.