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About the Role

Oversee workflow and perform quality assurance duties in the Laboratory Section, potentially serving as team leader, scheduler, and primary trainer.

Responsibilities

Validate specimen identification, type, and size, and process samples according to established handling protocols.
Organize and prioritize routine, STAT, and Laboratory Triage System samples to meet required turnaround times.
Perform routine and specialized testing, evaluate questionable results, repeat tests when necessary, and document corrective actions.
Promptly report critical results and document all required information.
Perform and review quality control procedures, investigate unacceptable results, and complete corrective-action documentation.
Conduct instrument function checks, calibrations, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, and troubleshoot equipment problems.
Assist with new testing processes, written procedures, audits, statistical analyses, and operational reports.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and monitor reagent crossover checks, expiration dates, and backorders.
Train students and employees, develop training materials and competency assessments, and coordinate internship assignments.
Revise and maintain technical procedure manuals and participate in continuing education and in-service programs.
Troubleshoot laboratory information system issues and support system maintenance, interfaces, upgrades, test plans, and training documents.
Perform laboratory in-charge duties as needed and support safety practices, regulatory compliance, inspections, and budget planning.
Promptly communicate testing, quality control, and instrumentation problems to appropriate laboratory leadership.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, medical technology, or a related field from an accredited institution, or equivalent education.
Three years of experience in a laboratory setting applicable to the assigned area of responsibility or certification.
One of the following certifications must be obtained within 18 months of entering the role: BB-ASCP Technologist in Blood Banking, C-ASCP Technologist in Chemistry, H-ASCP Technologist in Hematology, HT-ASCP Histotechnician, HTL-ASCP Histotechnologist, M-ASCP Technologist in Microbiology, MB-ASCP Technologist in Molecular Biology, MLS-ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist, MP-ASCP Technologist in Molecular Pathology, MT-ASCP Medical Technologist, MT-AMT Medical Technologist, SM-ASCP Specialist in Microbiology, IMLS International Medical Laboratory Scientist, CLSp-NCA Clinical Laboratory Specialist, MT-NCA Medical Technologist, MT-STATE Medical Technologist certification from any state, MT-AAB Medical Technologist, CT-ASCP Cytotechnologist, SCT-ASCP Specialist in Cytology.
Master’s degree or higher in biology, chemistry, laboratory science, or a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher

About the Company

Texas Children’s Hospital is the best-ranked children’s hospital in Texas and among the best in the nation.
Our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values—Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust—we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day.
Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood.
Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends.
There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care.
Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services.
Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.
Join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members.

Equal Opportunity

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.