Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead - Histology

We're searching for a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead, someone who's ready to be part of the best ranked children's hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you'll oversee workflow and perform quality assurance duties in the Laboratory Section of your responsibility. You may also serves as team leader, scheduler, and primary trainer for the section.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

Validates specimen identification, type and size and processes samples according to established handling protocols

Organizes and prioritizes routine, STAT and Laboratory Triage System samples to meet required turnaround times

Performs routine and specialized testing, evaluates questionable results, repeats tests when necessary and documents corrective actions in the laboratory information system

Reports critical results promptly and documents all required information

Performs and reviews quality control procedures, investigates unacceptable results and completes corrective-action documentation

Conducts instrument function checks, calibrations and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and troubleshoots equipment problems

Assists with new testing processes, written procedures, audits, statistical analyses and operational reports

Maintains appropriate inventory levels and monitors reagent crossover checks, expiration dates and backorders

Trains students and employees, develops training materials and competency assessments and coordinates internship assignments

Revises and maintains technical procedure manuals and participates in continuing education and in-service programs

Troubleshoots laboratory information system issues and supports system maintenance, interfaces, upgrades, test plans and training documents

Performs laboratory in-charge duties as needed and supports safety practices, regulatory compliance, inspections and budget planning

Communicates testing, quality control and instrumentation problems promptly to appropriate laboratory leadership

Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, medical technology or a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent education required

Three years of experience in a laboratory setting applicable to the assigned area of responsibility or certification required

One of the following certifications must be obtained within 18 months of entering the role required:

BB-ASCP Technologist in Blood Banking, American Society for Clinical Pathology

C-ASCP Technologist in Chemistry, American Society for Clinical Pathology

H-ASCP Technologist in Hematology, American Society for Clinical Pathology

HT-ASCP Histotechnician, American Society for Clinical Pathology

HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology

M-ASCP Technologist in Microbiology, American Society for Clinical Pathology

MB-ASCP Technologist in Molecular Biology, American Society for Clinical Pathology

MLS-ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist, American Society for Clinical Pathology

MP-ASCP Technologist in Molecular Pathology, American Society for Clinical Pathology

MT-ASCP Medical Technologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology

MT-AMT Medical Technologist, American Medical Technologists

SM-ASCP Specialist in Microbiology, American Society for Clinical Pathology

IMLS International Medical Laboratory Scientist, American Society for Clinical Pathology

CLSp-NCA Clinical Laboratory Specialist, National Credentialing Agency

MT-NCA Medical Technologist, National Certification Agency for Laboratory Personnel

MT-STATE Medical Technologist certification from any state

MT-AAB Medical Technologist, American Association of Bioanalysts

CT-ASCP Cytotechnologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology

SCT-ASCP Specialist in Cytology, American Society for Clinical Pathology

Master's degree or higher in biology, chemistry, laboratory science or a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience preferred

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children's Health Plan, the nation's first HMO focused on children; Texas Children's Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children's Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.