Gulf Coast Blood is seeking a skilled Consultation & Reference Tech III to join our mission-driven laboratory team in Houston. In this critical role, you will prepare special blood components and perform advanced immunohematology testing on both patient and donor samples. Your work will support over 170 hospitals and service partners across the Texas Gulf Coast, directly contributing to lifesaving transfusion decisions and patient care.

We’re looking for professionals who work with precision, are naturally curious, and value quality. You’ll demonstrate competency in core Tech II functions and perform moderately complex antibody identification, compatibility testing, and donor serological testing under the guidance of Specialists. You will also prepare consultation reports, evaluate and process sample requests, monitor blood component inventory, perform quality control and preventative maintenance, and follow all departmental SOPs and regulations.

Why join us? We offer competitive pay and benefits, free parking at the Texas Medical Center, and opportunities for growth and advancement—all while making meaningful community impact every day.

If you embody Integrity, Commitment, and Respect, apply now and help save lives with us!  Apply Now!

Qualifications:

• MT/MLS/SBB certification (ASCP or equivalent) required at time of hire
• New graduates encouraged to apply
• 4 years of recent Blood banking experience within an immunohematology reference laboratory (IRL)
• Associate’s degree

About Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization and is accredited, licensed and inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), AABB as well as local and state authorities. Serving the largest medical campus in the world, The Blood Center has grown to more than 650 employees and serves more than 170 hospitals and health care institutions in the 26-county Texas Gulf Coast, Brazos Valley and East Texas regions. As it pertains to stability, we have been in business over 40 years with no threat of mergers or acquisitions; and growing stronger as we gain more partnerships within the business community. Mission: To partner with the community to help save and sustain lives by providing a safe supply of blood, biotherapies and related services. Core Values: Commitment. Integrity. Respect.

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