What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemistry position at Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC?
The hours for this position are Saturday - Sunday 12pm-10:30pm. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a science related field along 4 years of clinical laboratory experience
The Chemistry Laboratory at MD Anderson plays an essential role in delivering high-quality diagnostic data that supports timely clinical decisions for patients battling cancer. Our team performs complex testing with precision and reliability, ensuring clinicians receive accurate results to guide treatment, monitor response, and support life-saving care. Working in a fast-paced environment with advanced instrumentation and continuous process improvements, we drive excellence in laboratory medicine while directly impacting patient outcomes.
As a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist , you will provide leadership in complex testing, instrument troubleshooting, quality initiatives, workflow optimization, and team mentorship. This role is ideal for laboratory professionals who are passionate about elevating standards, supporting staff development, and improving systems that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and safety. Senior team members in Chemistry serve as technical resources for peers, contribute to training and process improvement projects, and ensure regulatory compliance within a high-volume clinical setting. Your expertise will help strengthen laboratory operations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.
MD Anderson supports our laboratory professionals with a comprehensive benefits package , including paid medical benefits, PTO, retirement plans, and more , allowing you to thrive personally and professionally while contributing to work that truly makes a difference.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Performs all laboratory testing specific to the assigned section
Education Required: Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology or Bachelor's degree in 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.
Work Experience Required: Six years Clinical laboratory experience with Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology -OR- Five years Clinical laboratory experience with Bachelor's degree in a related science field -OR- Four years Clinical laboratory experience with completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program -OR- Two years required experience with Master's degree - OR- With Doctorate degree, no experience required.
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
The Chemistry Laboratory at MD Anderson plays an essential role in delivering high-quality diagnostic data that supports timely clinical decisions for patients battling cancer. Our team performs complex testing with precision and reliability, ensuring clinicians receive accurate results to guide treatment, monitor response, and support life-saving care. Working in a fast-paced environment with advanced instrumentation and continuous process improvements, we drive excellence in laboratory medicine while directly impacting patient outcomes.
As a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist , you will provide leadership in complex testing, instrument troubleshooting, quality initiatives, workflow optimization, and team mentorship. This role is ideal for laboratory professionals who are passionate about elevating standards, supporting staff development, and improving systems that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and safety. Senior team members in Chemistry serve as technical resources for peers, contribute to training and process improvement projects, and ensure regulatory compliance within a high-volume clinical setting. Your expertise will help strengthen laboratory operations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.
MD Anderson supports our laboratory professionals with a comprehensive benefits package , including paid medical benefits, PTO, retirement plans, and more , allowing you to thrive personally and professionally while contributing to work that truly makes a difference.
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
- Troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment
- Communicates problems with Supervisor or Manager as appropriate
- Maintains competency in computer functions in assigned areas
- Follow 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.
- In the absence of Laboratory Supervisor, guides and assists Technologists' and technicians to answer questions regarding policy and procedures in the areas trained.
- Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands.
- 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
- Assists in competency testing
- Participates in process improvement projects
- Validates and evaluates new methodologies, equipment and tests with the help of Laboratory Supervisor and technical support.
- Validates database for new software and tests implemented in the laboratory
- Reviews, updates and writes new procedures
- Coaches and mentors' students and employees
- Actively participates in training and orientation of new technicians to learn job duties and responsibilities
- Complies with section's telephone courtesy policies and procedures
- Demonstrates cooperation when working with both internal and external customers
- Demonstrates calmness under varying environmental circumstances remains willing and capable of assisting with crisis situations
- Communicates problems with Supervisor or Lab Manager as needed
Education Required: Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology or Bachelor's degree in 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.
Work Experience Required: Six years Clinical laboratory experience with Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology -OR- Five years Clinical laboratory experience with Bachelor's degree in a related science field -OR- Four years Clinical laboratory experience with completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program -OR- Two years required experience with Master's degree - OR- With Doctorate degree, no experience required.
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: 177604
- Employment Status: Part-Time Benefits Eligible
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening, Weekends
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 75,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 93,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 112,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
