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Asset Control Technician
The Asset Control Technician supports the General Accounting – Asset Control department in coordinating Surplus Warehouse Operations. This area oversees the movement, storage, and proper handling of surplus property, including medical devices, IT equipment, and materials eligible for recycling. As an essential function within institutional operations, the Asset Control Technician ensures safe, compliant, and efficient asset management processes.
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Asset Control Technician plays a key role in supporting internal operations that help maintain the institution’s broader mission.
The ideal candidate for the Asset Control Technician role brings experience in asset management, warehouse operations, or materials handling, along with knowledge of compliance or safety review processes. Preferred qualifications would include forklift and pallet jack experience and some college.
Minimum $19.71 – Midpoint $24.52 – Maximum $29.33
The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am–4:30pm.
Work Location: Texas Medical Center
Why Us?
As an Asset Control Technician, you directly support the safe and compliant circulation of surplus assets that keep institutional operations functioning efficiently. This role offers opportunities to build technical and compliance-based skills while contributing to a mission-driven environment that supports career growth and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Surplus Asset Management
• Manage surplus property through online internal web links.
• Assist with auction removal processes to ensure correct distribution of assets.
• Prepare auction lots and ensure property is free of protected health information and hazards.
• Support compliance with Federal, State, and UT System rules for surplus disposal.
Equipment Flow & Warehouse Operations
• Maintain an orderly flow of surplus property throughout warehouse operations.
• Manage lost and found property received from UTPD.
• Organize equipment for reuse programs.
Receiving & Inspection
• Check shipments against bills of lading for accuracy.
• Inspect items for damage and report discrepancies.
• Match packing slips to correct boxes and prepare items for proper routing.
• Market surplus property for internal reuse opportunities.
Laboratory Equipment Compliance
• Review lab equipment for Safety Seal program compliance.
• Report discrepancies to Environmental Health & Safety.
Other Duties
• Perform additional tasks as required to support Surplus Warehouse Operations.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Associate's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: 3 years Relevant work experience.
• Preferred: 1 year Relevant experience required, with Associate's degree.
• Preferred: Forklift and pallet jack experience a plus.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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
