Medical Laboratory Specialist (68K)

Job overview

The Medical Laboratory Specialist (68K) role is listed onsite in Houston, Texas. Compensation is not specified; the posting mentions competitive base pay and potential bonuses, including enlistment bonuses up to $12,000. This is an enlistment position with the United States Army, not a civilian contractor role, supporting diagnosis and treatment of Soldiers. The specialist collects patient samples and performs chemical and biological tests to aid diagnosis. Duties also include blood typing, elementary blood banking, laboratory procedures, equipment maintenance, and handling and distributing blood and blood products.

What you'll do

• Collect patient samples
• perform chemical and biological tests
• sample blood types and perform elementary blood banking
• conduct laboratory procedures
• maintain laboratory equipment
• pack, unpack, inspect, store, and distribute blood and blood products.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical laboratory specialist

68k

army

houston tx

laboratory testing

chemical testing

biological testing

blood banking

entry level

no experience necessary

high school diploma or ged

bonuses up to $12k

u.s. army

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential enlistment and reenlistment bonuses
• Thrift Savings Plan and pension eligibility after 20 years
• TRICARE medical coverage
• dental and vision care
• tuition assistance
• GI Bill
• student loan repayment assistance
• housing allowance
• training and career development
• family support and relocation assistance
• VA benefits.

Why this role

Entry-level position with no experience necessary; the posting lists 27 nationally recognized certifications available and up to $12,000 in bonuses.

About the employer

U.S. Army is hiring for this role. Industry: National Security. Sector: 92.