McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Path & Lab)
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Path & Lab) – Position Summary
Provides advanced technical skills in performing and analyzing various clinical laboratory tests and procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Position Key Accountabilities
Performs requested tests on patients enabling physicians to clinically evaluate patients. Performs routine and special laboratory assays on patient specimens, exercising independent judgment when evaluating the validity of test results. Recommends and implements new and revised testing procedures to provide accurate and informative test results. Performs quality control checks on all tests and equipment to guarantee accurate test results. Maintains inventory of all necessary supplies and reagents. Reviews products, reagents, and new market kits. Tests procedures in journals for accuracy and reproducibility. Develops new tests, improves old test procedures, plots data, and logs test results in the area of research. General duties such as maintaining lab cleanliness, maintaining inventory, washing lab ware. Maintains competency and participating in proficiency testing as appropriate. Responds to emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills
Certified Medical Lab Scientist (MLS(ASCP)) by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 6 months of hire required Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical or Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field required Minimum Experience
1 year experience as a Medical Technologist required. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement. Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code, and may involve review related to criminal history or access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2). Residency Requirement
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service) Retirement/pension plan Equal Employment Opportunity
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
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Provides advanced technical skills in performing and analyzing various clinical laboratory tests and procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Position Key Accountabilities
Performs requested tests on patients enabling physicians to clinically evaluate patients. Performs routine and special laboratory assays on patient specimens, exercising independent judgment when evaluating the validity of test results. Recommends and implements new and revised testing procedures to provide accurate and informative test results. Performs quality control checks on all tests and equipment to guarantee accurate test results. Maintains inventory of all necessary supplies and reagents. Reviews products, reagents, and new market kits. Tests procedures in journals for accuracy and reproducibility. Develops new tests, improves old test procedures, plots data, and logs test results in the area of research. General duties such as maintaining lab cleanliness, maintaining inventory, washing lab ware. Maintains competency and participating in proficiency testing as appropriate. Responds to emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills
Certified Medical Lab Scientist (MLS(ASCP)) by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 6 months of hire required Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical or Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field required Minimum Experience
1 year experience as a Medical Technologist required. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement. Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code, and may involve review related to criminal history or access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2). Residency Requirement
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – around 37-38 days per year) The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service) Retirement/pension plan Equal Employment Opportunity
UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.
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