About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist I for a part-time evening shift in Lake Dallas, TX. This role supports the Clinical Laboratory — Clinical Toxicology department and focuses on high-complexity testing, specimen handling, and result reporting using modern laboratory instrumentation.

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Compensation & Shift

• Pay: $29.50+ per hour (minimum)
• $5,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates (per source posting)
• Shift: Evening — Tuesday through Saturday, approximately 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• Eligible for shift differentials (10% for some second-shift hours; 15% for some third-shift hours) where applicable

Salary offers consider experience, education, certifications, and other market factors.

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Benefits (may vary by hours worked)

• Day 1 medical, dental & vision for FT employees working 30+ hours (part-time benefits vary)
• Well-being programs and no-cost health assessment options
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time; 6 holidays + 1 "MyDay" off
• Financial coaching (FinFit), 401(k) with company match (after eligibility), and employee stock purchase plan
• Life & disability insurance options, FSA, annual incentive plans, and education assistance programs
• Career advancement opportunities and internal development resources

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What You’ll Do

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and recordkeeping.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures and verify/release results.
• Maintain records demonstrating proficiency testing is processed like patient specimens.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and lab safety policies.
• Troubleshoot and identify issues affecting test performance; correct problems when possible or escalate to senior technologist/supervisor.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s policies whenever test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.

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Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology preferred). BS in Medical Technology preferred; associate degree in laboratory science or previous qualification under 42 CFR 493 may be considered. Transcripts may be requested.
• Experience: 1 year clinical laboratory experience with high-complexity testing preferred.
• Technical skills: Experience with LCMS/ICPMS/GCMS strongly preferred.
• Certifications: MLS / Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist / CLS credentials are relevant but not explicitly required in the source posting.
• Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform that can connect you to this role and additional matched opportunities.
• You will be employed directly by Confidential Client if selected.
• Candidates from diverse backgrounds and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Additional Information

• Employment type: PART_TIME
• Location: Lake Dallas, TX (on-site)
• Confidential Client does not accept unsolicited agency resumes for this opening.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.