Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry

MD Anderson Cancer Center

  • Houston, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 2:30pm-11pm with rotating weekend and holiday coverage.The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESTechnical Skills.
- Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols.
- Properly acquires specimen data into the computer system(s).
- Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment.
- 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.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 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.Assists in the development of laboratory personnel and tests, to enhance laboratory functions.
- 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.Customer Service
- Manages all customer service interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external.Computer Skills
- 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

MD Anderson Cancer Center