Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist – Lab Lead

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to evaluate, perform, and oversee a broad range of high-complexity laboratory tests. You will serve as in-charge in the absence of the Laboratory Director, Manager, or Medical Laboratory Specialist, ensuring quality, safety, and efficient operation.

The role requires a MLS degree with certification and a minimum of 3 years of pertinent experience, plus strong leadership and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of pertinent experience in a high complexity laboratory in the assigned/specified area.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution OR an equivalent combination.
• For specialized areas (Microbiology/M Molecular) additional degree requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily laboratory operations including specimen collections, processing, quality control, and testing across multiple platforms.
• Interprets results, maintains analyzers, and coordinates with vendors for validations and service visits.
• Mentors staff, prepares competency assessments, and supports training of laboratory personnel.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Quality control

Leadership

Education

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

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Doctoral/Masters in related field

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Analyzer maintenance

Job description

Memorial Hermann seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to evaluate, perform, and oversee a broad range of high-complexity laboratory tests. You will serve as in-charge in the absence of the Laboratory Director, Manager, or Medical Laboratory Specialist, ensuring quality, safety, and efficient operation.

The role requires a MLS degree with certification and a minimum of 3 years of pertinent experience, plus strong leadership and teamwork across departments.