Medical Laboratory Scientist - CORE (Chemistry) - 4am-12:30pm

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 assignedBachelor's degree -OR- Bachelor's degree in Molecular Genetic Technology -OR - completion of an accredited Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science program. With Bachelor's degree, one year clinical lab experience. 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.htmlAdditional Information

Requisition ID: 161005

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Day/Evening, Days

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 53,000

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,000

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 79,000

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

Science Jobs: No

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