Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Molecular Diagnostic

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
Full Time

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JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Advanced Technical Skills

- Remains knowledgeable and competent in all policies, procedures and protocols
- Reviews, Drafts, and Evaluates Section SOPs
- Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests
- Assists in technical troubleshooting and maintains laboratory equipment
- Communicates problems with Lead, Supervisor and/or Manager as appropriate
- Maintains competency in computer functions in assigned areas and is able to troubleshoot when needed
- Evaluates and solves problems and documents appropriately.
- Ensure effective use of supplies and reagents by following sections inventory management system
- Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates
- Completes, verifies and reports testing in timely manner
- In the absence of Laboratory Supervisor and/or Lead, guides and assists Scientists.

Productivity and Communication / Team Building
- Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve optimal productivity to meet the workload demands.
- Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled
- Works independently to utilize and ensure resources to maximize efficiency
- Assist others by providing direction and guidance on tasks; Clarifies roles and responsibilities of the team
-Participates in validating and/or evaluating new methodologies, equipment, or assays. Provides data as applicable.
- Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.
- Models team qualities (respect, helpfulness, and coping) to encourage a positive team environment
- Participates in process improvement that positively impact productivity and laboratory function.

Quality Commitment and Enhancement
- Actively participates in training and orientation of others
- Gains acceptance for proposed changes and new initiatives; builds support "behind the scenes"
- Demonstrates calmness under varying environmental circumstances remains willing and capable of assisting with crisis situations
- Communicates problems with Supervisor or Lab Manager as needed
- Initiates and participates process improvement projects

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

Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology or Bachelor's degree in 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. Six years Clinical laboratory experience with Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology. -OR- Five years Clinical laboratory experience with Bachelor's degree in a related science field. -OR- Four years Clinical laboratory experience with completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program. -OR- Two years required experience with Master's degree. - OR- With Doctorate degree, no experience required. 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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