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. Performs and reports 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. Provides 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. Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures, including contacting instrument vendor for assistance or repair. Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters. Performs proficiency testing as assigned and reviews results with laboratory clinical leaders. Assists 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 St. Luke’s Health‑Sugar Land Hospital is a 100‑bed facility serving residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our Family Birthing Center provides exceptional care in a spa‑like setting, creating a VIP (Very Important Pregnancy) experience for growing families. Since opening in 2008, our dedicated team of physicians, nurses and support staff has proudly delivered expert, compassionate care to our community. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Pay Range $30.91 – $45.98 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr CommonSpirit Health