Medical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics & Rapid Support

Texas Children's Hospital; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and special testing as part of a team dedicated to accurate diagnosis and quality patient care.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant laboratory science and extensive certification credentials. You will manage specimens, ensure timely test results, and train new staff while maintaining compliance and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• Multiple ASCP or equivalent certifications required or
• Extensive laboratory certification credentials listed in the job post.

Responsibilities

• Determines suitability of specimens and orders by verifying patient information and troubleshooting erroneous or inconsistent orders.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to meet the needs of medical staff without repetition of work.
• Performs routine and special testing procedures accurately, evaluates results, and troubleshoots abnormal findings in a timely manner.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations and STAT requests, providing services without delay.
• Trains new employees and communicates clearly to support workflow and quality testing.

Skills

CLSP-NCA Clinical Lab Spec

BB-ASCP Tech Blood Bank

C-ASCP Tech in Chemistry

H-ASCP Technologist of Hematology

MLS-ASCP Medical Lab Scientist

MP-ASCP Technician Molecular Pathology

MT-ASCP Medical Technologist

MT-AMT Medical Technologist

HT-ASCP Histotechnologist

MT-STATE Medical Technologist

MT-NCA Medical Technologist

CT-ASCP Cytotechnologist

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and special testing as part of a team dedicated to accurate diagnosis and quality patient care.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant laboratory science and extensive certification credentials. You will manage specimens, ensure timely test results, and train new staff while maintaining compliance and safety protocols.