Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support our client's medical facility in Irving, TX. This is a 6 month contract with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Location: Irving, TX 75063

Pay Rate: $30 - $40/hr. on W2.

Duration: 6 Months (possibility of extension or conversion into full time role)

Shift: 1st shift and 2nd shift Available

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all SOPs for specimen handling, processing, testing, and result reporting.
• Perform and document high-complexity testing using approved procedures.
• Review, verify, and release patient test results.
• Maintain accurate records for patient testing and proficiency testing.
• Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and all laboratory safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Follow quality control policies; document QC, calibrations, instrument maintenance, and corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting test performance; escalate when needed.
• Report STAT and critical results per department procedures.
• Provide support to clients or lab staff when applicable.
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and tracking of reagents and test kits.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization.
• Participate in training, competency assessments, departmental meetings, and regulatory inspections.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; OR BS/BA in Chemistry/Biology; OR associate degree in Lab Science/Medical Technology; OR qualification under 42 CFR 493.1433.
• National certification (ASCP or AMT) REQUIRED.

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.