Medical Laboratory Scientist - Associate

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Medical Laboratory Scientist provides technical skills in organizing and performing medical laboratory procedures and clinical laboratory techniques. The role performs routine testing and instrument maintenance, processes samples, supports laboratory supply needs, and assists with quality, policy, and inspection activities. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. The employer describes UT San Antonio as a public research university serving approximately 42,000 students across 320 academic programs, with 17,000 faculty and staff. Eligible employees may receive benefits if they work at least 20 hours per week and have an appointment of at least 4.5 months.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Excellent customer service for 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.

Responsibilities

Performs routine laboratory procedures and recognizes deviations from expected results.
Analyzes and corrects problems with assistance from more senior personnel.
Performs quality control and calibrations on instruments.
Performs weekly preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.
Accession samples for in-house and referral laboratory testing.
Secures media and supplies for clinical testing or research studies and manages supply requests.
Assists in reviewing and revising laboratory policies and procedures and preparing for inspections by regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance offered free for employees; family members may be added through payroll deduction.
Discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians.
$50,000 group term life insurance and $50,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental.
Two vision plan options through Superior Vision Services.
Disability insurance providing income if a non-work-related illness or injury prevents work.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent care or health care expenses.
Eligibility for the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, with voluntary retirement programs also available.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours annually based on years of service, with first-year prorating possible.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours after 6 months of consecutive employment.
12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.