Medical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & On-Call Impact

Houston Methodist; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex laboratory analyses, ensuring specimen accessioning and timely processing to deliver accurate results. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and independent judgment to resolve day-to-day technical issues in a hospital setting.

The position is non-exempt and requires meeting certification eligibility within 18 months, with various eligible credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year of work or training experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
• Must meet certification eligibility within 18 months and obtain one of the listed certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs qualitative and quantitative tests using analyzers and/or manual methods.
• Ensures specimens are accessioned and processed expeditiously to deliver quality results.
• Maintains patient safety, accuracy, and compliance with laboratory protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Computer literacy

Patient safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Hospital laboratory experience (1 year preferred)

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex laboratory analyses, ensuring specimen accessioning and timely processing to deliver accurate results. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and independent judgment to resolve day-to-day technical issues in a hospital setting.

The position is non-exempt and requires meeting certification eligibility within 18 months, with various eligible credentials.