Senior Medical Laboratory Leader — High-Impact Diagnostics

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Laboratory Services seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to supervise and perform high- and moderate-complexity tests across departments. The role includes in-charge duties when leadership is unavailable, maintaining instrument performance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a MLS/related degree with multiple pathways described for general, microbiology, molecular, or blood bank tracks, along with fostering quality care in a busy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for MLS positions from an accredited institution or combination as listed.
• Foreign education equivalencies accepted per policy.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily laboratory operations including specimen collections, processing, quality control, and testing across complexity.
• Interprets test results and maintains instrumentation and reagents.
• Oversees system pipette calibrations and collaborates with vendors on installations and validations.
• Provides training, coaching, and competency assessment for MLS staff and students.
• Acts as on-call leader for weekends, off-hours, and special events.
• Ensures safety compliance and adheres to regulatory standards (CAP, CLIA, TJC, etc.).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Science

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science AND Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical/medical laboratory science

Doctoral, Masters, or Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Science or biological science (SW/TMC Microbiology positions)

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Science, Molecular Biology, Biology (SW Molecular positions)

Biological Science, Molecular Genetic Technology or Biochemical Chemistry

Equivalency Required for Foreign Education

Job description

Memorial Hermann Laboratory Services seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to supervise and perform high- and moderate-complexity tests across departments. The role includes in-charge duties when leadership is unavailable, maintaining instrument performance, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a MLS/related degree with multiple pathways described for general, microbiology, molecular, or blood bank tracks, along with fostering quality care in a busy