Medical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics

CommonSpirit Health; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital in Texas is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry and microbiology. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, interpret results, and ensure quality control and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail, with focus on accuracy and timely reporting to support clinical decisions.

Qualifications

• BS in biological or chemical science per CLIA; required at hire.
• Preferred certifications include IMLS and various ASCP/AMT titles.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, rapid notification of caregivers of critical values, and timely testing within turn-around-time limits.
• Ensures major automated equipment is operational by performing maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting vendor for assistance or repair.
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and reviews results with laboratory clinical leaders.
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology.

Skills

Scientific proficiency

Technical proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Biological or Chemical Science (CLIA defined)

International Medical Laboratory Scientist (IMLS)

Blood Banking

Chemistry - ASCP

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Technologist in Molecular Biology

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Med Technologist

Medical Technologist AMT

Specialist in Hematology

Specialist in Microbiobiology

Med Technologist - ASCP

Histotechnologist

Job description

St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital in Texas is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry and microbiology. You will analyze specimens, operate instruments, interpret results, and ensure quality control and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, and meticulous attention to detail, with focus on accuracy and timely reporting to support clinical decisions.