Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead - Histology

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead to oversee workflow, quality assurance, and staff training in the Laboratory Section.

You will serve as team leader, scheduler, and primary trainer, ensuring turnaround times and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3 years of laboratory experience, and certification within 18 months; MLS/ASCP credentials are preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, medical technology or a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent education required
• Three years of experience in a laboratory setting applicable to the assigned area of responsibility or certification required
• Within 18 months, obtain one of the listed ASCP certifications (e.g., MLS-ASCP, MT-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MT-AMT, SCT-ASCP, IM...ASCP)

Responsibilities

• Validates specimen identification, type and size and processes samples according to established handling protocols
• Organizes and prioritizes routine, STAT and Laboratory Triage System samples to meet required turnaround times
• Performs routine and specialized testing, evaluates questionable results, repeats tests when necessary and documents corrective actions in the laboratory information system
• Reports critical results promptly and documents all required information
• Performs and reviews quality control procedures, investigates unacceptable results and completes corrective-action documentation
• Conducts instrument function checks, calibrations and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and troubleshoots equipment problems
• Assists with new testing processes, written procedures, audits, statistical analyses and operational reports
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and monitors reagent crossover checks, expiration dates and backorders
• Trains students and employees, develops training materials and competency assessments and coordinates internship assignments
• Revises and maintains technical procedure manuals and participates in continuing education and in-service programs
• Troubleshoots laboratory information system issues and supports system maintenance, interfaces, upgrades, test plans and training documents
• Performs laboratory in-charge duties as needed and supports safety practices, regulatory compliance, inspections and budget planning
• Communicates testing, quality control and instrumentation problems promptly to appropriate laboratory leadership
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science

Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience

ASCP certifications list (see requirements)

MLS/MLT credentials (ASCP)

Job description

Job Description

We’re searching for a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you'll oversee workflow and perform quality assurance duties in the Laboratory Section of your responsibility. You may also serves as team leader, scheduler, and primary trainer for the section. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Validates specimen identification, type and size and processes samples according to established handling protocols
• Organizes and prioritizes routine, STAT and Laboratory Triage System samples to meet required turnaround times
• Performs routine and specialized testing, evaluates questionable results, repeats tests when necessary and documents corrective actions in the laboratory information system
• Reports critical results promptly and documents all required information
• Performs and reviews quality control procedures, investigates unacceptable results and completes corrective-action documentation
• Conducts instrument function checks, calibrations and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and troubleshoots equipment problems
• Assists with new testing processes, written procedures, audits, statistical analyses and operational reports
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and monitors reagent crossover checks, expiration dates and backorders
• Trains students and employees, develops training materials and competency assessments and coordinates internship assignments
• Revises and maintains technical procedure manuals and participates in continuing education and in-service programs
• Troubleshoots laboratory information system issues and supports system maintenance, interfaces, upgrades, test plans and training documents
• Performs laboratory in-charge duties as needed and supports safety practices, regulatory compliance, inspections and budget planning
• Communicates testing, quality control and instrumentation problems promptly to appropriate laboratory leadership
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, medical technology or a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent education required
• Three years of experience in a laboratory setting applicable to the assigned area of responsibility or certification required
• One of the following certifications must be obtained within 18 months of entering the role required:
  • BB-ASCP Technologist in Blood Banking, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • C-ASCP Technologist in Chemistry, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • H-ASCP Technologist in Hematology, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • HT-ASCP Histotechnician, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • M-ASCP Technologist in Microbiology, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • MB-ASCP Technologist in Molecular Biology, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • MLS-ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • MP-ASCP Technologist in Molecular Pathology, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • MT-ASCP Medical Technologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • MT-AMT Medical Technologist, American Medical Technologists
  • SM-ASCP Specialist in Microbiology, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • IMLS International Medical Laboratory Scientist, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • CLSp-NCA Clinical Laboratory Specialist, National Credentialing Agency
  • MT-NCA Medical Technologist, National Certification Agency for Laboratory Personnel
  • MT-STATE Medical Technologist certification from any state
  • MT-AAB Medical Technologist, American Association of Bioanalysts
  • CT-ASCP Cytotechnologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology
  • SCT-ASCP Specialist in Cytology, American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Master’s degree or higher in biology, chemistry, laboratory science or a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience preferred

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ’ s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children ’ s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children ’ s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ’ s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ’ s Health Plan, the nation ’ s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children ’ s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ’ s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ’ s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.