Medical Laboratory Scientist - Impactful Diagnostics & On-Call

Houston Methodist; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex analyses using laboratory techniques, equipment, and interrelationships to deliver quality results. The role emphasizes accuracy, critical thinking, and teamwork in a busy hospital lab.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 1 year of hospital lab experience preferred, and certification eligibility within 18 months for several certifications. Travel within the Houston area may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
• Certification eligibility within 18 months for MLS/ASCP, MT/MLS, NCA, ABHI as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs qualitative and quantitative tests using analyzers or manual methods.
• Organizes workload and prioritizes tasks to meet turnaround times.
• Performs instrument calibrations, validations, quality control, maintenance, and function checks.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIS software

Office software

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex analyses using laboratory techniques, equipment, and interrelationships to deliver quality results. The role emphasizes accuracy, critical thinking, and teamwork in a busy hospital lab.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 1 year of hospital lab experience preferred, and certification eligibility within 18 months for several certifications. Travel within the Houston area may be required.