Medical Laboratory Scientist - FLOW Cytometry

There are 2 positions available: one with the hours of Monday–Friday 11:00 AM–7:30 PM and another with the hours of Tuesday–Friday 11:00 AM–7:30 PM.

About the role

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. This position offers the opportunity to work in a specialized laboratory using sophisticated instrumentation, analyzing complex data, and contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized flow cytometry testing, including specimen processing, antibody staining, instrument acquisition, and analysis of routine flow cytometry panels.
• Evaluate specimen quality and 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.
• Ensure all testing is completed in accordance with established laboratory protocols.
• Contribute to laboratory operations and continuous improvement by maintaining inventory, participating in process improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Prioritize workload, work independently, and adapt to changing laboratory demands in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Utilize laboratory information systems to document specimen information, analyze and evaluate patient results, maintain electronic records, and ensure accurate reporting of laboratory findings.
• Collaborate with pathologists, laboratory professionals, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Job-Specific Competencies

• Performs all laboratory testing specific to the assigned section.
• Remains knowledgeable and competent in all policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Competent in processing specimens, staining, and acquisition.
• Able to accurately analyze basic panels on a daily basis.
• Capable of recognizing basic errors such as missing antibodies or too few events acquired.
• Able to accurately sign off on basic panels such as ratio, lymphocyte subsets, and/or CD34.
• Follows the section's inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
• Completes, verifies, and reports testing in a timely manner.
• Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
• Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.
• Enhances productivity and laboratory functions by demonstrating dependability.
• Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet workload demands.
• Adheres to attendance policy and begins work as scheduled.
• Works independently and utilizes available resources to maximize efficiency.
• Participates in process improvement projects.
• Maintains proficiency in computer functions related to 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Education:

• 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 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 program

Qualifications

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 Technologists

Strong technical skills, attention to detail, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to quality are essential. The ideal candidate will have an interest or background in flow cytometry, strong computer proficiency, and effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

MD Anderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Paid medical benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional benefits and recognition programs

Pay

• Minimum Salary: $67,000 USD
• Midpoint Salary: $83,500 USD
• Maximum Salary: $100,000 USD

FLSA: Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay.

Schedule

• Full-Time, Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, includes weekends
• Onsite