Job Description

**This is an entry-level lab position that has a great career path with numerous promotional opportunities ahead of it. However, because it is entry-level, it comes with a starting rate of $13 an hour, with little flexibility.**

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Performs assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Correctly receives, accessions, processes, and assures proper identification of specimen
- Evaluates specimen integrity and notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens in accordance with departmental procedure
- Acquires and maintains proficiency in computer functions
- Independently performs work without undue reliance on others and assists co-workers as time permits
- Keeps abreast of new procedures and policies
- Performs and documents all required quality control/quality assurance
- Maintains neat, accurate and complete records according to established policies and procedures
- Readily instructs new personnel and students regarding theories, techniques, and processes

Maintains organized processes to provide optimal and timely patient results
- Prioritizes and organizes workflow meeting productivity goals of the section
- Remains knowledgeable of processes and pre-analytical procedures enabling efficient trouble shooting and problem solving
- Assists with monitoring and documenting of the sections inventory control system while assuring effective use of supplies

Performs all tasks in positive manner to result in appropriate positive customer service
- Complies with section's telephone courtesy policies and procedures
- Reports results of problem resolutions to callers in accordance with section's policies
- Demonstrates cooperation when working with both internal and external customers
- Demonstrates calmness under varying environmental circumstances; remains willing and capable of assisting with crisis situations
- Consistently well groomed; maintains a high standard of personal hygiene; adheres to the section/divisional dress cod

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Required Education: High school graduation or equivalent.

Required Experience: 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: 138683
* 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: Day/Evening
* Fund Type: Hard
* 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