Medical Laboratory Scientist - FLOW Cytometry

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory at MD Anderson Cancer Center is a highly specialized diagnostic laboratory that plays a critical role in the diagnosis, classification, and monitoring of hematologic malignancies and immune disorders. Utilizing advanced flow cytometry technology, the laboratory performs complex immunophenotyping that provides physicians with essential diagnostic information to guide treatment decisions and monitor disease progression. As part of one of the world's leading cancer centers, the Clinical Flow Cytometry team is committed to delivering accurate, timely, and innovative diagnostic services that directly impact patient care. This Medical Laboratory Scientist position offers the opportunity to work in a specialized laboratory utilizing advanced flow cytometry techniques to support complex cancer diagnostics. The role is ideal for a laboratory professional who enjoys working with sophisticated instrumentation, analyzing complex data, and contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

Requirements

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
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
Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality are essential to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic results.
Strong computer proficiency and analytical skills.
Effective communication, accountability, and teamwork are essential.

Nice To Haves

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
Interest or background in flow cytometry
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Individuals who enjoy working with advanced laboratory technologies while supporting the diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex hematologic diseases will find this opportunity especially rewarding.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized flow cytometry testing, including specimen processing, antibody staining, instrument acquisition, and analysis of routine flow cytometry panels.
Evaluate specimen quality and recognize technical issues such as missing antibodies or inadequate event acquisition.
Accurately interpret and sign out basic panels including lymphocyte subsets, CD34, and ratio studies.
Ensure all testing is completed in accordance with established laboratory protocols.
Maintain laboratory inventory.
Participate in process improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Support efficient laboratory workflows.
Utilize laboratory information systems to accurately document specimen information, analyze and evaluate patient results, maintain electronic records, and ensure complete and accurate reporting of laboratory findings.
Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory professionals, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Performs all laboratory testing specific to the assigned section.
Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols.
Competent in processing specimen, staining, and acquisition.
Able to accurately analyze basic panels on a daily basis.
Capable of recognizing basic errors such missing antibodies, too low events acquired.
Able to accurately sign off on basic panels such as ratio, lymphocyte subsets, and/or CD34.
Follows section’s inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
Completes, verifies and reports testing in timely manner.
Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.
Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.
Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.
Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.
Participates in process improvement projects.
Maintains proficiency in computer functions in the lab processes.
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.
Other duties as assigned