Cytopathology Technician I — Precision Lab Specialist

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual merit increase

Employer-funded pension contribution

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center's Cytopathology team seeks a Medical Technician 1 to prepare and process specimens supporting cancer diagnosis and treatment. You will maintain specimen integrity, assist with specialized procedures, and support daily staining and QC in a busy lab.

Hours are 8am - 5pm. Competitive benefits include merit increases, pension contributions, and generous PTO, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth in cytopathology.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in basic science is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a clinical medical laboratory or related setting, or equivalent with preferred degree.

Responsibilities

• Accession and process specimens according to established procedures.
• Perform cell block and density gradient preparations for lymphoma marker studies.
• Prepare reagents, set up the stain hood daily, and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Track specimens in Beaker LIS and document QC/QA measures.
• Troubleshoot and service laboratory equipment as needed.
• Complete all work assignments in a timely manner.

Skills

Accessioning

Specimen processing

Cell block preparation

Density gradient prep

QC & troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Basic Science

Tools

Beaker LIS

Stain hood setup

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

MD Anderson Cancer Center's Cytopathology team seeks a Medical Technician 1 to prepare and process specimens supporting cancer diagnosis and treatment. You will maintain specimen integrity, assist with specialized procedures, and support daily staining and QC in a busy lab.

Hours are 8am - 5pm. Competitive benefits include merit increases, pension contributions, and generous PTO, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth in cytopathology.