Job Description

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public .

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Laboratory Technician position is to organize and inventory frozen research samples (serum, plasma, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), DNA, RNA) at the ECOG-ACRIN Central Biorepository and Pathology Facility (EA CBPF).

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Freezer inventory Organize and inventory frozen, refrigerated and ambient samples including serum, plasma, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), DNA, RNA, tissue blocks and slides.

Data entry : Enter freezer inventory information into database. Evaluates, accessions and processes cases or specimens.

Equipment maintenance: Operates, troubleshoots and maintains freezers according to specific protocols.

COMPETENCIES

Analytical Thinking - Gather relevant information systematically; break down problems into simple components; make sound decisions.

Self-Adaptability - Work in situations involving uncertainty, shifting priorities, and rapid change; deal constructively with mistakes and setbacks; demonstrate flexibility.

Technical/Functional Expertise - Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise to others.

Service Orientation
Provide service to our stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, colleagues and each other, in a safe, courteous, accountable, efficient and innovative manner to include:
* Promoting inclusiveness and collegiality that demonstrates respect and professionalism to our stakeholders at all times.
* Modeling safe, ethical behavior that mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices, and adherence to MD Anderson's Standards of Conduct, institutional policies and procedures.
* Responding to requests in a timely manner while proactively communicating expectations for procedures, service arrival, or project deliverables to stakeholders
* Using the steps to HEAL (Hear, Empathize, Address and Learn) the relationship when service recovery is needed.

High school graduation or equivalent. One year of experience in a clinical medical laboratory or similar setting. With preferred 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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information
* Requisition ID: 137000
* Employment Status: Full-Time
* Employee Status: Regular
* FLSA: non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
* Work Week: Days
* Fund Type: Soft
* Pivotal Position: No
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 27,040
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 34,000
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 40,800
* Science Jobs: No