Laboratory Jobs in Texas
Laboratory jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in petrochemical testing, clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical research, and environmental analysis across one of the country's most active hiring markets. The greatest volume of openings is in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where anchor employers such as Texas Children's Hospital, ExxonMobil, and Labcorp maintain significant laboratory operations. The most sought-after specialties include clinical chemistry, microbiology, and materials testing, with opportunities at every level from entry-level lab technician to senior research scientist. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company Conformance Statements
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Position purpose
The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting staff with answering telephone calls, daily maintenance, miscellaneous administrative duties, data entry and filing.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
- Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
- Prepare reagents for tissue processing and routine slide staining, under direct supervision
- Perform routine H&E staining either manually or automated
- Distributing slides to pathologists
- File blocks and slides
- Filing paperwork
- Discarding specimen containers
- Specimen pickup(s) as needed
- Perform cover slipping of stained slides either manually or automated
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment
- Responsible for all assigned clerical duties associated with the Pathology laboratory
- Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met
- Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations
- Maintain a clean and well-organized work area
- Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate of Science preferred
Experience: One (1) year experience in laboratory setting preferred.
Additional Qualifications: N/A
Performance Requirements
- Must be reliable
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Ability to compile data
- Ability to follow instructions/procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
- Ability to perform work activities in a team environment with open communication.
- Ability to maintain attention to detail and concentrate for extended periods of time.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while under substantial time pressures and still maintain quality patient care
- Proficient technical (computer) skills with keyboarding.
- Strong multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with initiative.
- Strong sense of ethics.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
- Use of hands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools or controls.
- Reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- Constantly talk, hear and smell.
- Frequently lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move 25 to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Equipment Operated
This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Also, laboratory equipment is used daily.
Work Environment
This job operates in professional laboratory environments. Frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, moving/mechanical parts, sharp objects, blood or body fluids, communicable diseases, computer monitors, repetitive motions. Local travel in the region may be required to another location as needed.
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Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Laboratory Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CHRISTUS Health28

- HCA Houston Healthcare17

- Baylor Scott & White Health14

- Houston Methodist12

- Quest Diagnostics11

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services31
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Science & Research4
- Education3
- Medical Devices3
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) laboratory personnel license or equivalent recognized credential
- Associate or bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, chemistry, or a related field
- Certification from ASCP, AMT, or a recognized national certifying body preferred
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and standard analytical instrumentation
- Demonstrated experience following CLIA, CAP, or applicable regulatory compliance standards
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document results accurately in a regulated environment
Laboratory Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a laboratory professional in Texas?
Texas requires clinical laboratory personnel to hold licensure through the Texas Department of State Health Services, which oversees laboratory personnel licensing under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act standards adopted by the state. Candidates typically complete an accredited medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory technician program, then pass a national certification exam through ASCP or AMT. Texas DSHS reviews credentials and issues the appropriate license tier before you can practice in a clinical setting.
Which companies hire laboratory professionals in Texas?
Employers hiring laboratorys in Texas right now include CHRISTUS Health, HCA Houston Healthcare, and Baylor Scott & White Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's combination of large hospital systems, petrochemical refineries, and pharmaceutical manufacturers means consistent laboratory hiring across both clinical and industrial settings throughout the state.
Which Texas cities have the most laboratory jobs?
Houston, Austin, and San Antonio have the most laboratory openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its concentration of major medical center institutions and petrochemical industry testing facilities, while Dallas and San Antonio support large hospital networks and growing life sciences campuses that generate steady clinical and research laboratory demand.
Are there remote laboratory jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 5% of laboratory openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most laboratory work requires physical presence to operate instruments and handle specimens. The roles most likely to allow remote work are laboratory data analysts, remote pathology review positions, and regulatory or quality assurance roles that focus on documentation rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a laboratory professional in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to laboratory assistant or phlebotomy technician roles at major Texas hospital systems such as HCA Houston Healthcare, Baylor Scott and White Health, or UT Health, which regularly post positions that do not require full licensure. Many of these systems run structured new-graduate training programs and on-the-job mentorship tracks. Completing a Texas DSHS-approved clinical lab technician certificate program and sitting for the AMT or ASCP exam immediately strengthens your application, even without prior bench experience.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to laboratory jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across clinical, industrial, environmental, and research settings. Search the listings by city or specialty, find the roles that fit your background, and apply directly to each employer through the posting.
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