Medical Laboratory Scientist - FLOW Cytometry - Mid-Shift

**There are 2 positions available. 1 with the hours of Monday - Friday 11am - 7:30pm and the other with the hours of Tuesday - Friday 11am - 7:30pm.**

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.

In this role, you will perform specialized flow cytometry testing, including specimen processing, antibody staining, instrument acquisition, and analysis of routine flow cytometry panels. You will evaluate specimen quality, 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, and ensure all testing is completed in accordance with established laboratory protocols. Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality are essential to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic results.

You will also contribute to laboratory operations and continuous improvement by maintaining laboratory inventory, participating in process improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and supporting efficient laboratory workflows. The ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and adapt to changing laboratory demands is critical in this fast-paced clinical environment.

Success in this position requires strong computer proficiency and analytical skills. You will 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. Effective communication, accountability, and teamwork are essential as you collaborate with pathologists, laboratory professionals, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical laboratory experience, an interest or background in flow cytometry, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality diagnostic testing. 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.

MD Anderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans, tuition assistance, professional development opportunities, and additional benefits, along with the opportunity to build a rewarding career at one of the world's leading cancer centers dedicated to advancing patient care through innovation, research, education, and excellence in laboratory medicine.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

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.

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.

- Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.

- Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.

Participate in laboratory functions
- Participates in process improvement projects.

Computer Skills
- 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

Required:
• 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
Required Experience:
• 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
Preferred:
• 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

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.