Medical Laboratory Scientist - On-Call Impact & Growth

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex analyses, ensuring accurate, timely results. The role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication within a patient-care team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of hospital lab experience preferred, with certification eligibility within 18 months. This is a non-exempt, on-site position within the Houston area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year hospital lab experience preferred.
• Must meet certification eligibility within 18 months with listed certs.

Responsibilities

• Performs qualitative and quantitative tests using analyzers and manual methods.
• Organizes workload and sets priorities; meets turnaround time expectations.
• Performs instrument calibrations, validations, quality control, maintenance and checks.
• Maintains accurate patient/test records in HIS/related systems.
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, and care teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Customer service focus

Workflow management

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Office software

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex analyses, ensuring accurate, timely results. The role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication within a patient-care team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of hospital lab experience preferred, with certification eligibility within 18 months. This is a non-exempt, on-site position within the Houston area.