Medical Lab Scientist / MLS or Medical Lab Technician / MLT

About the role

Join our team as an evening shift, full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in Athens, TX.

UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Resources that support wellness, education, and financial well-being
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for
• Use of advanced technology to support the team and enhance patient care

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures
• Quality control
• Preventative maintenance
• Minor equipment repairs
• Inventory control
• Statistical compilation
• Participate in quality assurance
• Performance improvement
• Laboratory education
• New employee training
• Proficiency testing when assigned

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or Associate Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a chemical, physical or biological science
• ASCP or equivalent certification
• Certification within a specific area (e.g., M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP)) qualifies
• Certification must be maintained without lapse during employment; if lapsed, job downgraded to Medical Laboratory Scientist (non‑certified) until reinstated
• Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory
• Current knowledge of clinical laboratory techniques and principles