Medical Laboratory Scientist II
Shift/Schedule: Night shift – Friday to Sunday, 17:00‑05:30
Location: THHBP Laboratory, 3rd floor, room 3.602
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Med Lab Scientist 2 performs and monitors a full range of lab tests and research. Assumes responsibility for problem resolution, quality control, and equipment maintenance with minimal supervision.
Essential Functions
- Performs laboratory tests in compliance with department procedures and all pertinent regulatory requirements.
- Follows quality control, quality assurance, safety, and infection control procedures.
- Performs instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Accurately reports test results.
- Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies.
- Maintains effective communication and working relationships with all laboratory personnel, other disciplines, and external customers.
- Participates in laboratory projects and educational activities.
- Demonstrates and educates laboratory methods and technical skills to others.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
- Statistical and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
- Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
- Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
Experience: Less than 1 year of experience.
Certification / License / Registration: Must have one certification from an issuing agency such as:
- American Board of Histocompatibility (ABHI)
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)
- Grandfathered HEW Licensee
- Cert Histocompatibility Spec (CHS‑ABHI)
- Cert Histocompatibility Techno (CHT‑ABHI)
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
- HEW
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
- Medical Technologist (MT)
- Specialist in Cytology‑ASCP (SCT)
- Specialist in Cytometry‑ASCP (SCYM)
- Molecular Biology Spec‑ASCP (SMB)
- ASCP‑Blood Banking Technologist (ASCP‑BB)
- ASCP‑Chemistry Technologist (ASCP‑C)
- ASCP‑Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP‑CG)
- ASCP‑Cytologist (ASCP‑CT)
- ASCP‑Hematology Technologist (ASCP‑H)
- ASCP‑International Hematology Tech (ASCP‑IH)
- ASCP‑Microbiology Technologist (ASCP‑M)
- Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP‑MB)
- ASCP‑Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP‑SBB)
- ASCP‑Chemistry Specialist (ASCP‑SC)
- ASCP‑Hematology Specialist (ASCP‑SH)
- ASCP‑Microbiology Specialist (ASCP‑SM)