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Posting Number: SRGV9028
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: McAllen, Texas
Department: School of Medicine / Clinical Support Services ISU
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Perform and interpret analysis on patient specimens through the use of complex laboratory techniques. To provide medical staff with information to aid in patient diagnosis.

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, following standard procedures and recognizing deviation from expected results.
• Reviews and evaluates accuracy of lab data and reports patient results with all required documentation.
• Performs, records, and evaluates quality control data according to procedures including checking expiration dates and documentation of QC performance before use.
• Performs and documents required maintenance procedures for laboratory instruments and equipment as assigned.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and troubleshoots according to protocol.
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action.
• Works independently within established guidelines, applying problem‑solving skills, meeting deadlines and urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
• Reviews and suggests revisions for test procedures.
• Participates in evaluations of new tests or instruments, as assigned.
• Monitors inventory for proper levels, notifies person responsible for ordering when supplies needed, and receives and unpacks supplies when delivered.
• Instructs and trains employees and students; may assess staff for competency.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
• Performs laboratory testing as required per division.
• Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.
• Receives patient samples into the laboratory for testing and reviews laboratory orders and samples for acceptability.
• Ensures that the correct laboratory tests are ordered and placed into the laboratory information system, ensuring required information is entered.
• Handles and prepares samples for clinical testing and delivers to correct laboratory section.
• Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care; adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Receives general supervision from assigned supervisor.
• Might carry out limited supervisory responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Biological Science from an accredited university.

None.

Current certification as MLT/MLS or categorical certification through ASCP or ASCP-eligible.

Clinical laboratory experience as a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Medical Licensed Technologist (MLT) or certification‑eligible new MLS graduate.

Prior experience in areas such as hematology, serology, immunohematology, microbiology, histology, or chemistry.

Use of standard laboratory diagnostic equipment in the areas of chemistry, immunology, hematology, coagulation, molecular, microbiology. Use of standard office equipment. Need to perform all required duties under standard laboratory or office conditions. UTRGV is a distributed institution, requiring presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

May require working with hazardous equipment and materials or in hazardous environments.

N/A

Full‑Time.

Commensurate with Experience.

07/20/2026

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.