Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate and maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem‑solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence. Responsibilities Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Provide excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn‑around time limits. Ensure that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures, including contacting instrument vendor for assistance or repair. Perform required calibration and quality control procedures and maintain records to ensure tests are performed within established parameters. Perform proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders. Assist 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. Job Requirements Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, upon hire. Preferred Qualifications International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire. Blood Banking, upon hire. Chemistry – ASCP, upon hire. Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire. Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire. Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire. Medical Laboratory Scientist – Med Technologist, upon hire. Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire. Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire. Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire. Specialist in Hematology, upon hire. Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire. Med Technologist – ASCP, upon hire. Histotechnologist, upon hire. Where You’ll Work Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045‑bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally accredited and NCI‑designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence‑based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5‑acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading‑edge patient care, research, and education. Pay Range $30.91 – $45.98 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr CommonSpirit Health