Senior Medical Lab Scientist - West Houston
Company: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location: Houston
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
The primary purpose of the Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist
position is to perform independently using analytical methodology
in clinical laboratory testing and procedures. JOB SPECIFIC
COMPETENCIES Performs complex laboratory tests and analyzes
results. - Evaluates and solves problems. -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. - Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests.
sets up connectivity with the help of technical support. - Follows
section's inventory control system to assure effective use of
supplies and reagents. -Troubleshoots instrument problems and tests
new equipment. - Completes, verifies and reports testing in a
timely manner - Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and
adheres to regulatory mandates. - Prepares specimens and performs
analytical examinations and quality tests. - Operates and performs
preventive maintenance. - Maintains inventory. 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. - Works independently, utilizes
resources available to maximize efficiency. Assists in the
development of laboratory personnel and tests, to enhance
laboratory functions. - Accurately trains and performs competency
assessments - Participates in process improvement projects. -
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. Bachelor's degree -OR- Bachelor's degree in Molecular
Genetic Technology- -OR- completion of an accredited Medical
Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science program. Four years of
clinical laboratory experience. With Master's degree two years of
required experience. With Doctorate degree, no experience required.
One of the following: Technologist/Scientist certification in Blood
Banking (BB), Chemistry (C), Hematology (H), Microbiology (M),
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Molecular Biology (MB) by the
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry
(BOR) or Certified Histocompatability (CHT) by the American Society
of Histocompatability and Immunogenetics (ASHI) or Medical
Technologist (MT) or Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT) by
the American Medical Technologists (AMT). 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.
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