Research Medical Laboratory Scientist

3 weeks ago

Houston, United States MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

The primary purpose of the Research Medical Laboratory Scientist position is to independently perform procedures using clinical and translational research methodologies (PK, PD, PG, PBMC, etc.) and assist in the development of new laboratory services for the CTRC Laboratory. Responsible for multidisciplinary teamwork involving maintenance of quality control and equipment utilized for the production of analytical data on patient specimens affecting clinical trials. All information generated must be adequately reviewed for accuracy and precision.

**Key Functions**

**1. **Analytical Procedures and Processes (40%)**
- Demonstrates compentency in the performance of all laboratory procedures and processes specific to each clinical trial in compliance with safety guidelines policies and requirements while adhering to regulatory mandates.
- Remains knowledgeable of all policies, procedures and protocols which are essential to the timeliness of results reported while assuring that productivity is adequate to meet the demands of the workload.
- Processes collected specimens as needed and instructs CITs in techniques for simple and complex processing while adhering to laboratory safety guidelines.
- Performs PDs, PBMCs, PGs, cell enumeration and other complex lab processing in lieu of the CIT staff for enhanced process control and quality.
- Inspects collected and processed samples for labeling accuracy and visual sample quality.
- Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.

**2. **Quality Control and Assurance (30%)**
- Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity and requirements of the research and clinical assays.
- Performs regular inventory (daily, monthly and as needed) to assure supplies and reagents are available to meet laboratory needs.
- Assists in the development of laboratory and tests, to enhance laboratory functions.
- Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests with the help of Laboratory Supervisor and Assistant Director.
- Maintains an electronic inventory system of research sample data utilizing the departmental database software, beginning with entry of samples on day of collection.
- Relates quality control data to unknowns analyzed, assuring appropriate action based on results.

**3. **Research Communication/Customer Service (30%)**
- Receives and responds to queries from laboratories, monitors and MDACC research teams.
- Completes, verifies, and reports results in timely manner.
- Maintains competency in computer functions. Includes entering of data in appropriate excel spreadsheets/logs for pharmacology studies.
- Interacts with the multidisciplinary team involved in sample collection, processing, storage and/or shipping, documentation of all, as well as, procedure development, evaulations, quality assurance, process improvement, and continuing education for the accurate and timely performance of pharmacokinetic sampling in the conduct of clinical trials.
- Manages all customer services interactions with diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of all clients both internal and external.

**4. **Other Duties as Assigned**

**Education**
**Required**: Bachelor's degree -OR- Bachelor's degree in Molecular Genetic Technology -OR - completion of an accredited Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science program.

**Experience**
**Required**: With Bachelor's degree, one year clinical laboratory experience.

Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 167557
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 65,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 81,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 97,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Soft
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: No
- Science Jobs: No

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