Clinical Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Texas
Clinical Laboratory Scientist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand in hospital systems, reference laboratories, and public health networks at every level from entry-level generalist through senior lead scientist. The largest concentrations of openings are in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where major employers like HCA Healthcare, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and CHRISTUS Health maintain ongoing laboratory staffing needs. The most sought-after specialties in the Texas market are microbiology, clinical chemistry, and hematology, reflecting the state's high patient volume and large academic medical center presence. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual “Best of Hays” publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offer a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women’s services and more.
Summary
This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed.
Responsibilities
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values.
- Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed.
- Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.
- Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed.
- Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.
- Utilizes the Laboratory Information System.
- Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
- Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).
- Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
- Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education/Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks)
OR
- Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
Experience
- No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS. OR
- One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS
- If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current
- Louisiana requires State Licensure
- New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded)
Work Schedule
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type
Full Time
Description
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual “Best of Hays” publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offer a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women’s services and more.
Summary
This Job performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures including specimen processing and handling, testing of patient specimens, calculating, and reporting of results, performance of quality control procedures, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, assisting in the development of new procedures and protocols, may perform phlebotomy and other patient-oriented tasks, and may perform other related duties as requested or directed.
Responsibilities
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Performs all routine and complicated laboratory procedures in the primary section to which assigned about age or sex specific values.
- Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary or notifies Bio-med as needed.
- Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.
- Assures that the laboratory's quality control program is properly followed.
- Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.
- Utilizes the Laboratory Information System.
- Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained.
- Processes patient specimens, including collection, handling, and distribution always cognizant of minimal pediatric specimen volumes (when required).
- Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS Health.
- Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education/Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (includes U.S. Military laboratory training courses of at least 50 weeks)
OR
- Education that has been evaluated by an acceptable credentialing agency and deemed equivalent to a US Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
Experience
- No experience required for graduates of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by NAACLS, or other organizations approved by HHS. OR
- One year of approved clinical laboratory experience, which must include a clinical rotation through the following sections of the laboratory: Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S. or with an accredited laboratory within the last 5 years.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Must possess Certification for MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT from ASCP, AMT, AAB, or HEW/HHS
- If certification with an expiration date is held, the certification must be maintained and kept current
- Louisiana requires State Licensure
- New Graduate that is Board Certified or eligible (must complete Board Certification in 1 year of hire, Louisiana excluded)
Work Schedule
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type
Full Time
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Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University Health26
- CHRISTUS Health14
- Quest Diagnostics14
- MD Anderson Cancer Center8
- University of Texas Medical Branch6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services69
- Education26
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Medical Devices4
- Science & Research4
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical laboratory scientist jobs across Texas.
- Active ASCP Board of Certification (CLS or MLS) credential required or preferred by most Texas employers
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or a related biological science
- Eligibility for or current Texas Department of State Health Services laboratory personnel licensure
- Hands-on proficiency in high-complexity testing across chemistry, hematology, and microbiology disciplines
- Experience with laboratory information systems such as Epic Beaker, Cerner PathNet, or equivalent platforms
- Strong quality control and regulatory compliance knowledge aligned with CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission standards
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical laboratory scientist in Texas?
To work as a clinical laboratory scientist in Texas, you must hold a license issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services, which oversees laboratory personnel under the Texas Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act. Licensure requires a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or a closely related field, completion of an accredited clinical training program, and passing a national certification examination such as the ASCP MLS exam. Applications are submitted through the DSHS Health Professions Licensing and Certification Unit.
Which companies hire clinical laboratory scientists in Texas?
Employers hiring clinical laboratory scientists in Texas right now include University Health, CHRISTUS Health, and Quest Diagnostics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems and independent reference laboratories maintain consistent hiring pipelines, particularly in the major metro areas where patient volume and specialty testing demand remain high year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most clinical laboratory scientist jobs?
San Antonio, Houston, and Lewisville have the most clinical laboratory scientist openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of academic medical centers, cancer research institutions, and large regional health systems drives the highest volume, while Dallas and San Antonio reflect strong demand from major hospital networks and growing outpatient and specialty laboratory operations serving large urban populations.
Are there remote clinical laboratory scientist jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical laboratory science is fundamentally hands-on work performed on patient specimens using instrumented analyzers and controlled laboratory environments, which means most roles require on-site presence. About 0% of clinical laboratory scientist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in laboratory management, compliance consulting, or informatics roles rather than bench-level testing.
How can I get hired as a clinical laboratory scientist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or training-track positions at large Texas health systems, which regularly hire recent NAACLS-accredited program graduates for structured onboarding rotations. HCA Houston Healthcare, UT Southwestern, and CHRISTUS Health periodically post new-grad laboratory roles that provide supervised bench time before independent sign-off. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as phlebotomist, laboratory assistant, or medical laboratory technician can transition more quickly if they hold or are completing a bachelor's degree and are actively pursuing ASCP certification, which Texas employers consistently treat as the clearest hiring edge.
Where can I find and apply to clinical laboratory scientist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to clinical laboratory scientist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring for the role. Find roles that fit your experience, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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