Medical Laboratory Scientist-Associate

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, responsible for providing technical skills in organizing and performing various medical laboratory procedures and clinical laboratory techniques. Responsibilities Performs routine laboratory procedures recognizing deviation from expected results. Analyzes and corrects problems with the assistance of more senior personnel. Performs Quality Control and calibrations on instruments. Performs weekly preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment. Accessions samples for in-house testing and referral laboratory testing. Secures media and supplies for clinical testing or research studies and manages supply requests. Assists in the review and revision of laboratory policies and procedures and in the preparation for laboratory inspections by various regulatory/accrediting agencies. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of general laboratory, safety and quality control, principles, techniques, and terminology, and use of complex medical equipment.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a Laboratory Information System.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• None.
• MLS Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist within one year (1) of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory procedures recognizing deviation from expected results.
• Analyzes and corrects problems with the assistance of more senior personnel.
• Performs Quality Control and calibrations on instruments.
• Performs weekly preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Accessions samples for in-house testing and referral laboratory testing.
• Secures media and supplies for clinical testing or research studies and manages supply requests.
• Assists in the review and revision of laboratory policies and procedures and in the preparation for laboratory inspections by various regulatory/accrediting agencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level