Medical Laboratory Scientist, General Lab – Growth & Impact

RiseMe; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and special testing to support pediatric patient care. You will verify patient data, prioritize workload, troubleshoot results, and ensure quality control while maintaining instrument performance, documentation, and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a lab science and a board-eligible certification from ASCP or NCA with related specialty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One of the following credentials required: CLSP-NCA Clinical Lab Spec; BB-ASCP Tech Blood Bank; C-ASCP Tech in Chemistry; H-ASCP Technologist of Hematology; M-ASCP Technician Microbiology; MB-ASCP Technician Molecular Biology; MLS-ASCP Medical Lab Scientist; MP-ASCP Technician Molecular Pathology; MT-AAB Medical Technologist; MT-ASCP Medical Technologist; IMLS International Medical Laboratory Certification; SM-ASCP Specialist in Microbiology; HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist; MT-AMT Medical Technologist; HT-ASCP Certified Histology Technician; MT-STATE Medical Technologist; MT-NCA Medical Technologist; CT-ASCP Cytotechnologist

Responsibilities

• Determines suitability of specimens and orders by verifying patient information and troubleshooting erroneous or inconsistent orders
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to meet the needs of medical staff without repetition of work
• Performs routine and special testing procedures accurately, evaluates results, and troubleshoots abnormal findings in a timely manner
• Responds quickly to emergency situations and STAT requests, providing services without delay
• Assists other staff with specimen troubleshooting and workload to meet turnaround times
• Communicates quality control issues to the appropriate supervisor and maintains accurate documentation
• Orders supplies to maintain inventory levels and quarantines or discards unsuitable stock
• Performs and documents quality control procedures and routine maintenance on instruments
• Records and monitors temperatures and functions of refrigerators and freezers per protocol
• Assists with troubleshooting instrument issues and evaluating new procedures and instruments
• Maintains and demonstrates competency in procedures through ongoing performance and continuing education
• Trains new employees and communicates clearly to support workflow and quality testing
• Serves as in-charge technologist in the supervisor's absence, prioritizing workflow and documenting issues
• Adheres to safety policies and maintains a clean work area

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and special testing to support pediatric patient care. You will verify patient data, prioritize workload, troubleshoot results, and ensure quality control while maintaining instrument performance, documentation, and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a lab science and a board-eligible certification from ASCP or NCA with related specialty.