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CLS III Lead

Harlingen Medical Center
Harlingen, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist III, internally referred to as our Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or CLS Lead . The Clinical Lab Scientist III (CLS III) will hold a more advanced role with technical oversite responsibilities. The CLS III will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and accurate operation of the laboratory, contributing to high-quality patient care through their advanced skills and leadership.

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options
  • Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

  • If you are a licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) you are encouraged to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
  • Interpret lab test results and identify any abnormalities, ensure the accuracy and reliability of these results to assist doctors in making informed decisions about patient care
  • Execute and oversee complex laboratory tests on blood, tissues, and other bodily fluids, this may include both routine and specialized tests, that require a higher level of expertise
  • Mentor junior laboratory staff and technicians, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to protocols and standards, you may also be responsible for training new employees
  • Review quality control performance, ensure documentation of corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
  • Implement and monitor quality control procedures to maintain high standards in laboratory testing, you may also calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
  • Keep accurate and detailed records of all laboratory tests performed and their results, input data into our laboratory information systems
  • Ensure all laboratory operations comply with hospital policies, governmental regulations, and accreditation requirements

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

Education and Work Experience

  • ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
  • Minimum five years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1461).
  • Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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