HLA Technologist I

Job Title: HLA Technologist I Division: Surgery Work Arrangement: Onsite only Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX Salary Range: $55,000 to $67,435 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summary The Immune Evaluation Laboratory is looking for a motivated and competent professional to serve as a Technologist I in a team-based setting with primary responsibilities performing clinical laboratory testing for the purpose of evaluating the immune status of transplant patient candidates before and after transplantation. These functions include deceased donor and living donor evaluation and cross-matches with the recipient. All duties and responsibilities are performed in compliance with the government and Baylor College of Medicine policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and codes. This position will work a monthly rotation swing shift 3:00pm - 11:30pm (Monday - Friday) and the night-shift from 11:00pm - 7:30am (Sunday - Thursday). Job DutiesPerforms various clinical lab tests, quality control, and maintenance procedures in the laboratory. Performs / manages sample processing and maintain work flow. Cleans and maintains lab bench and computer analysis work spaces. Maintains patient records and results documentation. Utilizes computer appropriately for entry of patient inquiry, specimen inquiry, test results, and quality control. Performs reagent inventory, ordering, and quality control. Maintains compliance with wearing PPE and OHSA guidelines. Participate in the laboratory's on-call rotation (24/7) for the histocompatibility testing of all deceased donors. Performs, understands, communicates, and complies with standard and conditions set by various governmental and accrediting agencies including CAP, CMS, ASHI and CLIA. Perform various testing procedures at once during specific time limits. Attends continuing education programs and maintains current knowledge in the field. Attends all mandatory programs on Universal Precautions, Disaster Plan, Electrical and Fire Safety, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Environment Safety, Biosafety and Hazard Communication Program. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a Biological Science or a related field. Four years of related experience may substitute for degree requirement. No experience required. Preferred QualificationsMinimum of one year experience in any area of clinical laboratory medicine. Work Authorization Requirement:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Requisition ID: 23932

Created: 2026-03-10