Medical Lab Scientist I

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support a leading healthcare organization's medical facility in Luling, Texas 78648

This is a 23+ week contract opportunity with the potential for extension-an excellent opportunity to gain experience with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Details

Location: Luling, Texas 78648

Contract: 5+ months with possible extension

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Available Shifts:

• Shift timing: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm
• Week 1: Thurs, Fri, Sat
• Week 2: Sun, Thurs, Fri

Pay Range: $30-$35 per hour

(The final pay rate will be based on the candidate's education, healthcare credentials, and years of relevant direct experience.)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Follow established laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, result reporting, and record maintenance.
• Perform laboratory testing according to approved procedures and accurately review and release test results.
• Report STAT and critical results in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, laboratory safety, and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform and document quality control activities, instrument calibrations, maintenance, and corrective actions.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues affecting test performance and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Maintain accurate testing records and ensure proper labeling and dating of reagents and test kits.
• Support department operations, regulatory inspections, training, safety initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology preferred; alternatively, a degree in Chemistry, Biology, Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology may be accepted based on applicable qualifications.
• Candidates must meet the requirements for Technologist qualification under 42 CFR 493.1433, where applicable.
• Must possess or be eligible for national MT/MLT certification through a recognized organization such as ASCP or AMT.

Experience & Special Requirements

• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience with high-complexity testing is preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience is required for candidates with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
• National and state licensure must be maintained as required.

Pride Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.