Medical Technician II - Specimen Processing - Evenings

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded pension contribution

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Medical Technician 2 for the Specimen Processing department. The role supports accurate handling of specimens used for cancer diagnosis and treatment, receiving and identifying samples, and ensuring processing follows established protocols.

You will lead as a technician, train new staff, and help manage competency documentation and evaluations. You’ll work to improve workflows, accuracy, and reliability in a collaborative laboratory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Basic sciences is required.
• May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in training and orientation of new technicians to learn duties.
• Maintains competency testing documentation for trainings.
• Assists section supervisor with department functions and evaluations.
• Communicates problems to Supervisor or Lab Manager as needed.
• Independently performs work and helps co-workers as time permits.
• Keeps abreast of new procedures and policies.
• Performs quality control/quality assurance and maintains records.

Skills

Leadership

Training/mentoring

Competency documentation

Employee evaluations

Workflow optimization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Basic sciences

Job description

Join MD Anderson as a Medical Technician 2 in our Specimen Processing department and play an essential role in the accurate and timely handling of specimens that support cancer diagnosis and treatment. You'll work behind the scenes of patient care, ensuring specimens are properly received, identified, processed, and evaluated according to established protocols and quality standards.

What's in it for you? This role offers the opportunity to serve as a lead technician, partnering with the supervisor and helping keep daily operations running smoothly. You'll have the chance to train and orient new technicians and students, maintain competency documentation, assist with employee evaluations, and help address workflow challenges. You'll also develop valuable expertise across departmental functions while working in an environment where accuracy, teamwork, and continuous learning are highly valued.

You'll be trusted to work independently while helping your team meet productivity goals and adapt to changing daily workflows. From evaluating specimen integrity and troubleshooting pre-analytical issues to supporting quality assurance, documentation, and inventory control, your attention to detail will directly contribute to the reliability and efficiency of the laboratory.

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 an experienced laboratory professional who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys helping others succeed, and is ready to take on a leadership role within Specimen Processing, this is an opportunity to make an impact at one of the world's leading cancer centers.

The hours are 2pm - 10:30pm Monday - Friday with rotating weekend and holiday coverage

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

As the lead technician assists the supervisor in all aspects of job responsibility.

• Actively participates in training and orientation of new technicians to learn job duties and responsibilities.
• Administers and maintains competency testing documentation of all the training provided.
• Assists section supervisor with department functions.
• Communicates problems with Supervisor or Lab Manager as needed.
• Provides input for employee evaluations as requested.
• Independently performs work without undue reliance on others and assists co-workers as time permits
• Keeps abreast of new procedures and policies
• Performs and documents all required quality control/quality assurance
• Maintains neat, accurate and complete records according to established policies and procedures
• Readily instructs new personnel and students regarding theories, techniques, and processes

Performs all job duties in accordance with established protocols

• Correctly receives, accessions, processes, and assures proper identification of specimens
• Evaluates specimen integrity and notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens in accordance with departmental procedure
• Independently performs work without undue reliance on others and assists co-workers as time permits
• Performs and documents all required quality control/quality assurance
• Maintains neat, accurate and complete records according to established policies and procedures
• Acquires and maintains proficiency in departmental functions

Complete all work assignments in a timely manner.

• Prioritizes and organizes workflow, meeting productivity goals of the section
• Adjusts to daily workflows and assists daily as needed.
• Remains knowledgeable of processes and pre-analytical procedures enabling efficient trouble shooting and problem solving
• Assists with monitoring and documenting of the sections inventory control system while assuring effective use of supplies.

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's Degree Basic sciences.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: None

May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

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: 183298
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 66,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No