Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology

Job-ID: 428029Category: Administrative SupportLocation: Houston, TX, United StatesSchedule: Full time, EveningPosted: 2026-10-19We’re looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist, someone who’s ready to grow with our company. In this position, you'll perform routine and special procedures to obtain data or prepare products for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the provision of quality patient care.Think you’ve got what it takes?At Texas Children’s Hospital, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values—Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust—we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology requiredOne of the following required:CLSP-NCA Clinical Lab Spec, National Credentialing Agency required orBB-ASCP Tech Blood Bank, American Society for Clinical Pathology required orC-ASCP Tech in Chemistry, American Society for Clinical Pathology required orH-ASCP Technologist of Hematology, American Society for Clinical Pathology required orM-ASCP Technician Microbiology, American Society for Clinical Pathology required orMB-ASCP Technician Molecular Biology, American Society for Clinical Pathology required orMLS-ASCP Medical Lab Scientist, American Society for Clinical Pathology required orMP-ASCP Technician Molecular Pathology, American Society for Clinical Pathology required orMT-AAB Medical Technologist, American Association of Bioanalysts required orMT-ASCP Medical Technologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology required orIMLS International Medical Laboratory Certification, American Society for Clinical Pathology required orSM-ASCP Specialist in Microbiology, American Society for Clinical Pathology required orHTL-ASCP Histotechnologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology required orMT-AMT Medical Technologist, American Medical Technologist required orHT-ASCP Certified Histology Technician, American Society for Clinical Pathology required orMT-STATE Medical Technologist, Any State required orMT-NCA Medical Technologist, National Certification Agency required orCT-ASCP Cytotechnologist, American Society for Clinical Pathology required ResponsibilitiesDetermines suitability of specimens and orders by verifying patient information and troubleshooting erroneous or inconsistent ordersOrganizes and prioritizes workload to meet the needs of medical staff without repetition of workPerforms routine and special testing procedures accurately, evaluates results, and troubleshoots abnormal findings in a timely mannerResponds quickly to emergency situations and STAT requests, providing services without delayAssists other staff with specimen troubleshooting and workload to meet turnaround timesCommunicates quality control issues to the appropriate supervisor and maintains accurate documentationOrders supplies to maintain inventory levels and quarantines or discards unsuitable stockPerforms and documents quality control procedures and routine maintenance on instrumentsRecords and monitors temperatures and functions of refrigerators and freezers per protocolAssists with troubleshooting instrument issues and evaluating new procedures and instrumentsMaintains and demonstrates competency in procedures through ongoing performance and continuing educationTrains new employees and communicates clearly to support workflow and quality testingServes as in-charge technologist in the supervisor's absence, prioritizing workflow and documenting issuesAdheres to safety policies and maintains a clean work areaAbout the companySince 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.