Lab Technologist

## Description # Position Title: Laboratory Technologist (Texas Lab) # Effective Date: 7/1/2026 # Reports To: Laboratory Supervisor # Position status: Non-Exempt – Full Time # Location: Irving, TX # Primary Function: The Laboratory Technologist is responsible for accurately and efficiently collecting, sorting, and processing samples using laboratory equipment and quickly reporting any problems to management. Understands and translates raw data acquired through laboratory testing including but not limited to: monitoring quality control performance, assessing and approving laboratory results, and ensuring that laboratory procedures meet standard operating procedures. # Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Receive or collect specimens from mail carriers, count and sort specimens by department; dispose of specimens in accordance with retention schedules. - Enter demographic information, test requests, insurance information, and other pertinent data into the Laboratory Information System; scrutinize all samples for acceptability. - Collects, prepares, and evaluates patient specimens for analysis and performs technical procedures with accuracy and precision, meeting the standards of all accrediting/regulatory agencies in a timely manner. - Identifies problems in analytical procedures/systems; responds with appropriate investigation and/or corrective action. - Create and maintain a daily workflow that minimizes errors and reduces turnaround-time for result reporting. - Troubleshoots assays and equipment which fail to perform adequately. - Observes established safety guidelines and maintains cleanliness of the laboratory. - Keep a meticulous and organized record of specimens, tests, reagent QC, instrument logs, and technical analyses. - Maintain stringent standards for quality, identifying any issues which might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety, and communicating these to the appropriate management representatives as necessary for resolution. - Consult with management and personnel on better operational procedures to improve overall efficiency and product yields. - Accurately document and maintain all records for equipment and instruments. - Maintain ongoing efforts to improve processes and practices through all testing phases; work closely with the Technical/Laboratory Supervisor to provide quality assurance. - Ensure laboratory functions meet or exceed the requirements of a CAP/CLIA accredited facility. - Support the administrative functions of the lab as required. - All other reasonable duties, as assigned. # Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: ## Mental Abilities and Skills Requirements- - Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office programs, to include Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel with the ability to become proficient in the company’s Laboratory Information System (LIS) software. - Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy with special attention to detail. - Ability to troubleshoot and solve basic and complex issues. - Must be comfortable working in a laboratory environment and be comfortable handling human specimens. - Multitask and coordinate multiple projects/assignments simultaneously and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis. - Ability to adapt in a constantly changing environment and the ability to work under tight deadlines. - Ability to effectively communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences; ability to proactively communicate consistently, clearly, and honestly. - Ability to take initiative, communicate proactively about anticipated issues, exercise discretion and independent judgment in alignment with company vision and goals, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment. - Must show superior time management and organizational skills. - Possesses strong analytical, critical-thinking, interpersonal, and team facilitation skills. - Must be able to process samples without introducing contamina…