Medical Laboratory Scientist
Corpus Christi, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,656/weekOverview
- Start Date06/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Scientist - Lab (Travel Position)
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures including specimen processing, testing, quality control, and reporting results.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments; perform minor repairs or notify biomedical support.
- Cross-train in multiple laboratory sections as needed.
- Utilize Laboratory Information System for data entry and verification.
- Notify and document critical laboratory values.
- Participate in development and implementation of new testing procedures and protocols.
- Perform patient-oriented tasks such as phlebotomy when required.
- Adapt patient care methods to meet population-specific and developmental needs.
- Comply with all regulatory and policy requirements.
Work Schedule
- Multiple shifts available, primarily day shift (05:00-13:30) and evening shift (13:00-21:30)
- Full-time employment
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Medical Laboratory Scientist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year.
- Education equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
Licenses/Certifications
- Certification as MT, MLS, CLS, or MLT required.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Corpus Christi, TX
As a Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist in Corpus Christi, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Corpus Christi is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 92°F, and winter lows are around 48°F.
- Short-term rentals are relatively easy to find in Corpus Christi, especially in the beach areas and downtown.
- Corpus Christi is car-friendly, and public transportation options include buses and trolleys, but they may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
- Corpus Christi has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant number of retirees.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Corpus Christi offers a variety of activities including beach outings, seafood restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, water sports, and outdoor adventures like birdwatching and hiking.
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