Medical Laboratory Scientist - Associate

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist - Associate to organize and perform diverse laboratory procedures under supervision. You will support QA/QC, instrument calibration, and specimen accessioning while maintaining strict records and policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong communication, and the ability to work within a Laboratory Information System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of general laboratory safety, quality control, principles, techniques, and terminology, and use of complex medical equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a Laboratory Information System.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory procedures recognizing deviation from expected results.
• Analyzes and corrects problems with the assistance of more senior personnel.
• Performs Quality Control and calibrations on instruments.
• Performs weekly preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Accessions samples for in-house testing and referral laboratory testing.
• Secures media and supplies for clinical testing or research studies and manages supply requests.
• Assists in the review and revision of laboratory policies and procedures and in the preparation for laboratory inspections by various regulatory/accrediting agencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Lab safety & QC

Communication skills

LIS experience

Instructions following

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Associate

Job Description

Under direct supervision, responsible for providing technical skills in organizing and performing various medical laboratory procedures and clinical laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory procedures recognizing deviation from expected results.
• Analyzes and corrects problems with the assistance of more senior personnel.
• Performs Quality Control and calibrations on instruments.
• Performs weekly preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Accessions samples for in-house testing and referral laboratory testing.
• Secures media and supplies for clinical testing or research studies and manages supply requests.
• Assists in the review and revision of laboratory policies and procedures and in the preparation for laboratory inspections by various regulatory/accrediting agencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of general laboratory, safety and quality control, principles, techniques, and terminology, and use of complex medical equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a Laboratory Information System.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.

Required Skills

• None.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Company Culture .

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8372
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 10/28/2026, 07:19 PM
• Locations 0002 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 11/27/2026, 08:19 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization A1100 - Medical Laboratory Sciences, A1003 - Health Sciences, A1000 - Dean Health Professions School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
• Department A1100 - Medical Laboratory Sciences