Clinical Laboratory Technologist Jobs in Texas
Clinical Laboratory Technologist jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital networks, large reference laboratories, and academic medical centers, with openings at every level from entry-level MLT graduates through senior and lead technologist roles. The heaviest hiring is in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where major employers like Houston Methodist, Baylor Scott and White Health, and UT Health San Antonio maintain large clinical lab operations across multiple facilities. The most in-demand specialties are hematology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.
We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!
NeoGenomics is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist for our Flow Cytometry department in Houston, TX who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00pm-4:30am (subject to change based on business needs)
Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:
As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.
Position Summary:
The Clinical Laboratory Technologist works under general supervision and is responsible for complex laboratory procedures and handling all types of specimens submitted to the department for processing tasks assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently in the department under general supervision, and exercises independent judgment in the specialty assigned
- Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintains accurate and complete records of all testing performed on-site
- Maintains records that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
- Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing, prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen related problems according to established SOP guidelines.
- Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures
- Reviews, releases test results and follows department’s procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per department SOP
- Performs and documents Quality Control on reagents, equipment and assays. Recognizes and acts on QC failures by consultation or follow-up with the department Supervisor or Lead technologist regarding courses of action taken to achieve resolution
- Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
- Prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory as per established SOP’s. Tests and evaluates them based on standard criteria and documents all observed results
Experience, Educations and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least one year of laboratory experience/training/training course
- 1+ years equivalent experience (high complexity testing) preferred
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Certificate Compliance Requirements:
- Nationally: ASCP certification for the assigned specialty, as available
- FL: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Clinical Laboratory Technologist
- CA: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist
- TN: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Medical Laboratory Professional
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.
We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture!
NeoGenomics is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technologist for our Flow Cytometry department in Houston, TX who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00pm-4:30am (subject to change based on business needs)
Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:
As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.
Position Summary:
The Clinical Laboratory Technologist works under general supervision and is responsible for complex laboratory procedures and handling all types of specimens submitted to the department for processing tasks assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Performs clinical laboratory tests proficiently in the department under general supervision, and exercises independent judgment in the specialty assigned
- Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintains accurate and complete records of all testing performed on-site
- Maintains records that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
- Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing, prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen related problems according to established SOP guidelines.
- Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures
- Reviews, releases test results and follows department’s procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per department SOP
- Performs and documents Quality Control on reagents, equipment and assays. Recognizes and acts on QC failures by consultation or follow-up with the department Supervisor or Lead technologist regarding courses of action taken to achieve resolution
- Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
- Prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory as per established SOP’s. Tests and evaluates them based on standard criteria and documents all observed results
Experience, Educations and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least one year of laboratory experience/training/training course
- 1+ years equivalent experience (high complexity testing) preferred
-
Certificate Compliance Requirements:
- Nationally: ASCP certification for the assigned specialty, as available
- FL: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Clinical Laboratory Technologist
- CA: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist
- TN: current state license to perform laboratory testing = Medical Laboratory Professional
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical laboratory technologist jobs across Texas.
- ASCP Board of Certification (MLS or CLT) credential required or eligible
- Associate or bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems such as Epic Beaker or Cerner
- Hands-on experience with automated analyzers and quality control procedures
- Knowledge of CLIA regulations and CAP accreditation standards
- Strong specimen processing skills including phlebotomy in entry-level positions
Clinical Laboratory Technologist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical laboratory technologist in Texas?
Texas does not issue a separate state laboratory technologist license, so the standard path is completing an accredited clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology program and earning the Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician credential through ASCP Board of Certification. Most Texas hospital systems and reference labs require ASCP certification or eligibility at hire. A bachelor's degree opens MLS-level roles while an associate degree qualifies you for CLT positions, and many Texas employers promote internally once certification is complete.
Which companies hire clinical laboratory technologists in Texas?
Employers hiring clinical laboratory technologists in Texas right now include Labcorp, NeoGenomics, and Sigma Core, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems and national reference laboratory networks together account for the majority of ongoing openings across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most clinical laboratory technologist jobs?
Houston, Kyle, and Austin have the most clinical laboratory technologist openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of academic medical centers and the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, while Dallas and San Antonio are anchored by major regional health systems like Baylor Scott and White Health and University Health that operate across dozens of hospital campuses.
Are there remote clinical laboratory technologist jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical laboratory work is almost entirely hands-on, requiring direct contact with specimens and instrumentation that cannot be replicated off-site. About 0% of clinical laboratory technologist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in laboratory management, informatics, or technical consulting rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a clinical laboratory technologist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a laboratory assistant or phlebotomist role at a large Texas health system, which gives you bench exposure while you complete or finish your certification. Houston Methodist, Baylor Scott and White Health, and UT Southwestern Medical Center all post new-graduate and student extern positions for accredited program enrollees. Earning ASCP certification eligibility before graduation is the single biggest advantage, and a clinical rotation completed at a Texas facility gives you an immediate in-state reference.
Where can I find and apply to clinical laboratory technologist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to clinical laboratory technologist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly through each listing.
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