Medical Lab Technologist

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to work as a Medical Laboratory Technologist within a busy Hematology department on night shifts. You will perform a variety of diagnostic tests in areas such as urinalysis, A1C, and complete blood counts (CBC), contributing directly to accurate and timely patient results. You will receive cross-training across multiple benches and shifts before moving into a regular scheduled night shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform hematology testing, including CBCs, urinalysis, A1C, and related specimen processing while ensuring accurate analysis and reporting of results.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; review and validate test results; and follow quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage workflow across multiple laboratory functions, maintain detailed documentation, collaborate with team members, and adhere to all safety and specimen-handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or a bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)
• MLS/MLT/generalist/core laboratory experience
• Certification such as ASCP or equivalent
• Experience in hematology, including experience with CBC and related testing
• Ability to work effectively during night shifts and manage an overnight workload

Work environment & schedule

This position is based in a hematology department operating on night shifts, with 8.5-hour shifts scheduled Monday through Friday. Available schedules include approximately 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for the CBC area and 2:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for urinalysis and A1C benches. The team uses modern hematology and core laboratory analyzers, as well as equipment for urinalysis, A1C, and molecular testing such as PCR. New hires receive cross-training on three primary night shifts — opener, mid, and closer — before moving into their regular assigned shift. The environment is structured, quality-driven, and collaborative, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and timely reporting of patient results.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $31.86 – $37.76/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Compensation reflects experience and includes an additional shift differential for night work.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job details

Contract position based out of Austin, TX. Fully onsite. Application deadline: Oct 31, 2026.