Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Hospital Lab QC & Diagnostics

NCSL International; Lubbock (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health Systems in Lubbock, TX seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist II to prepare and test patient specimens, maintain quality control, and assist with regulatory inspections.

You will calibrate instruments, troubleshoot and validate equipment, interpret test results, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate patient diagnoses.

The role also involves training new staff and ensuring compliance with CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or CLS required.
• ASCP certification MT/MLS/MLT or equivalent required.
• At least 24 months MLS experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Strong knowledge of CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA standards.
• Ability to identify samples and manage test orders

Responsibilities

• Prepares and tests patient specimens; maintains QC levels.
• Assist with CAP/AABB inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Calibrates, validates, troubleshoots, and maintains instruments.
• Collaborates with providers to diagnose and monitor patient test results.
• Train new employees and students; perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Clear communicator

English fluency

Test result interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Clinical Lab Science

MT(ASCP)/MLS(ASCP)/MLT(ASCP) certification

Tools

Hospital Information System

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

UMC Health Systems in Lubbock, TX seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist II to prepare and test patient specimens, maintain quality control, and assist with regulatory inspections.

You will calibrate instruments, troubleshoot and validate equipment, interpret test results, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate patient diagnoses.

The role also involves training new staff and ensuring compliance with CAP, AABB, DNV, and FDA standards.