Medical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular Diagnostic - Mid-Shift

Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory Scientist

The Molecular Diagnostic department at MD Anderson Cancer Center is at the forefront of precision oncology, utilizing advanced molecular technologies to identify genetic and molecular alterations that guide cancer diagnosis, treatment selection, and personalized patient care. This highly specialized laboratory supports some of the nation's most complex oncology cases through cutting-edge molecular testing while collaborating closely with physicians, pathologists, and researchers to advance cancer diagnostics and innovation.

This Medical Laboratory Scientist position offers the opportunity to work in a technologically advanced laboratory environment where your expertise will directly contribute to precision medicine and improved patient outcomes. The role is ideal for a laboratory professional who enjoys working with sophisticated diagnostic technologies, values continuous learning, and thrives in a collaborative, quality-focused environment.

In this role, you will perform specialized molecular diagnostic testing while ensuring compliance with established laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory instrumentation, assisting with troubleshooting, monitoring quality control data, managing laboratory inventory, and ensuring accurate and timely testing to support high-quality patient care.

You will also contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement by participating in validation of new methodologies, tests, and laboratory technologies, supporting process improvement initiatives, reviewing and following standard operating procedures, and maintaining compliance with CAP, CLIA, and institutional quality standards. This position provides opportunities to help implement new technologies that continue advancing the laboratory's diagnostic capabilities.

Collaboration and professional development are integral components of this role. You will work closely with fellow laboratory scientists, supervisors, and multidisciplinary clinical teams while assisting with the training of students, new employees, and fellows. Strong communication skills, teamwork, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service are essential as you partner with internal and external stakeholders to support laboratory operations and patient care.

The ideal candidate will possess strong laboratory fundamentals, experience in molecular diagnostics or an interest in developing expertise in molecular testing, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Candidates seeking the opportunity to work with advanced molecular technologies in one of the world's leading cancer centers will find this role 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 within a world-renowned cancer center dedicated to advancing patient care through innovation, precision medicine, research, and scientific discovery.

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.