Medical Laboratory Scientist - Specimen Processing - Mid-Shift

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Specimen Processing team. You will perform laboratory testing, troubleshoot equipment, validate new tests, and support software and lab technology implementation.

You will contribute to process improvement and quality programs, assist in understanding results, and coach students and staff as you advance in the role. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or MLT required or
• Bachelor's Degree in a related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology
• Successful completion of NAACLS accredited program required

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing specific to the assigned section.
• Maintain knowledge of policies, procedures and protocols.
• Ensure quality control data is appropriate and take corrective actions as needed.
• Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Validate new methodologies and tests; set up connectivity with support.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality checks

Call Center duties

MS Office

Education

Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or MLT

Bachelor's Degree in related science or Molecular Genetic Technology

NAACLS accredited program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join MD Anderson's Specimen Processing team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and play an important role in the testing and laboratory processes that support timely, accurate patient results. You'll work in a highly specialized environment where your technical expertise, critical thinking, and commitment to quality help ensure reliable laboratory services for patients receiving care at one of the world's leading cancer centers.

What's in it for you? This role offers the opportunity to apply your laboratory knowledge across a broad range of responsibilities, including performing and evaluating testing, troubleshooting laboratory equipment, validating new methodologies and tests, and supporting the implementation of new software and laboratory technology. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives and quality programs, including monitoring quality checks and IQCP requirements.

You’ll serve as an important resource for both laboratory teams and healthcare providers, including supporting Call Center functions, communicating critical and other important results, and helping resolve questions from internal and external customers. As you gain expertise, you’ll also have opportunities to coach and mentor students and employees, contributing to the development of laboratory personnel and the continued advancement of laboratory operations.

At MD Anderson, you’ll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical/dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you’re a skilled laboratory professional who enjoys technical problem-solving, quality improvement, and helping others develop their expertise, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting cancer care at MD Anderson.

The hours are 1pm - 9:30pm

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Performs all laboratory testing specific to the assigned section.
• Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols.
• Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests and prepare corrective actions as required.
• Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests. sets up connectivity with the help of technical support.
• Follows section's inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
• Completes, verifies and reports testing in a timely manner
• Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
• Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.
• Perform Call Center duties including but not limited to answering incoming calls to the laboratory inquiring sample testing status for the tests performed in the Core Laboratory and specimen collection requirements for the tests done in the division, reporting critical value, vital and nursing calls to health care providers on results related to microbiology, chemistry and hematology testing.
• Manages all customer service interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external.
• Maintains proficiency in Microsoft Office to be able to prepare laboratory reports independently.
• Properly acquires specimen data into computer system(s).
• Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
• Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.
• Enhances productivity and laboratory lab functions by demonstrating dependability.
• Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.
• Assists peers, seniors and lead medical laboratory scientists and supervisor with tasks after completion of assigned work.
• Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.
• Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.
• Assists in the development of laboratory personnel and tests, to enhance laboratory functions.
• Participates in process improvement projects.
• Perform and monitor the Quality Checks required for the laboratory devices including but not limited to IQCP requirements.
• Validates database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory.
• Coaches and mentors' students and employees.

Other duties as assigned

Required:

• Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology OR
• Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program

Required Experience:

• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience with an Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology
• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a related science field
• No experience required with completion of a NAACLS-accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program

Preferred:

• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Technologist/Scientist/Specialist certification OR
• CHS - Certified Histocompatibility Specialist, American College of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ACHI) OR
• CHT - Certified Histocompatibility Technologist, American College of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ACHI) OR
• MDT - Molecular Diagnostics Tech, American Medical

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182982
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 67,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 100,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes