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. 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 vendors 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 Required Bachelor of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA, upon hire Preferred International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or Blood Banking, upon hire or Chemistry – ASCP, upon hire or Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire or Medical Laboratory Scientist – Med Technologist, upon hire or Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire or Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire or Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire or Specialist in Hematology, upon hire or Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire or Med Technologist – ASCP, upon hire or Histotechnologist, upon hire Where You'll Work St. Luke's Health-Memorial Livingston is a 66‑bed facility and member of CommonSpirit Health, a national nonprofit health system. Serving East Texas, St. Luke's Health‑Memorial provides more than a quarter of a million patient services annually and contributes millions of dollars in local charity care and community support. This facility delivers more than 60,000 patient services annually—half through its Level IV trauma‑designated emergency department. Patients have access to a wide range of services including orthopedic care, women's health and a state‑of‑the‑art sleep center. Advanced imaging services include MRI, CT, 3D mammography, 4D ultrasound, cardiac echo and more—all close to home. Pay Range $28.67 - $42.64 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr