Medical Laboratory Scientist - CORE (Chemistry) - Evenings

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemistry Laboratory at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides comprehensive clinical laboratory testing that supports the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing monitoring of patients with cancer and other complex medical conditions. Utilizing advanced analytical instrumentation and state-of-the-art technology, the laboratory delivers accurate, timely, and high-quality test results that enable physicians and care teams to make informed clinical decisions. As an integral part of one of the nation's leading cancer centers, the Chemistry Laboratory is committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous quality improvement. This Medical Laboratory Scientist position offers the opportunity to work in a technologically advanced laboratory where precision, analytical thinking, and collaboration directly impact patient care. The role is ideal for a laboratory professional who enjoys performing complex clinical testing, working with sophisticated instrumentation, and contributing to a team dedicated to delivering exceptional diagnostic services.

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 clinical laboratory experience
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Passion for delivering accurate, high-quality diagnostic testing
Ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure

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

Responsibilities

Perform clinical chemistry testing while ensuring compliance with established laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Analyze patient specimens, evaluate and verify test results, and monitor quality control data.
Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
Manage laboratory inventory and accurately document testing information within laboratory information systems.
Contribute to laboratory quality, innovation, and continuous improvement by participating in process improvement initiatives, validating new methodologies, laboratory information system updates, and testing platforms.
Help optimize laboratory workflows and operational efficiency.
Support the education and development of students, new employees, and fellows through training and mentoring.
Work closely with pathologists, physicians, nurses, and fellow laboratory professionals to provide responsive service, resolve laboratory-related questions, and ensure efficient turnaround times.
Properly acquires specimen data into the computer system(s).
Maintains competency in computer functions in assigned areas.
Follows section’s inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.
Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.
Assists peers and supervisors with tasks after completion of assigned work.
Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.
Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.
Actively participates in training students, employees and fellows.
Participates in process improvement projects.
Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests with the help of Laboratory Supervisor and technical support.
Validates database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory.
Coaches and mentors’ students and employees.
Manages all customer service interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external.
Maintains proficiency on 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