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Laboratory Technician - Clinical Trials
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Specimen, Cell Culture, and Organoid Workflow Support.
-Correctly receives, transports, accessions, processes, and identifies clinical and research specimens, cell lines, and organoid cultures in accordance with approved procedures
-Performs routine cell culture and organoid maintenance activities, including media preparation, feeding, passaging, washing, seeding, freezing/thawing, and daily monitoring of culture health
-Evaluates specimen and culture integrity and notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens, compromised cultures, or deviations per departmental procedure
-Executes standardized organoid handling, ratio setup, and preparation steps to support downstream laboratory testing
-Independently performs assigned laboratory tasks, prioritizing and organizing workflow to meet section productivity and turnaround time expectations
-Maintains working knowledge of pre‑analytical, cell culture, and laboratory processes to support troubleshooting and timely problem resolution
-Demonstrates calmness and adaptability in fast‑paced or changing environments and assists with urgent or high‑volume laboratory needs as required
Quality, Compliance, and Documentation
-Performs, monitors, and documents required quality control and quality assurance activities, including those related to cell culture and organoid workflows, in accordance with CAP, CLIA, and institutional policies
-Maintains neat, accurate, complete, and contemporaneous records using laboratory information systems, logs, and controlled documents
-Acquires and maintains proficiency in required computer systems, laboratory software, and documentation platforms
-Keeps current with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to support ongoing compliance and inspection readiness
-Assists with monitoring, documenting, and maintaining inventory control systems, ensuring appropriate use, storage, and tracking of laboratory supplies, reagents, and culture materials
Professional Conduct, Training, and Communication
-Demonstrates professionalism, cooperation, and effective communication when interacting with internal and external customers, including adherence to section telephone courtesy policies
-Communicates issues, specimen concerns, culture problems, and resolution outcomes in accordance with section and laboratory policies
-Assists with training and instruction of new personnel, students, or temporary staff regarding laboratory policies, safety practices, cell culture techniques, and routine workflows
-Works independently while supporting team‑based operations, assisting co‑workers as workload and priorities permit
-Maintains professional appearance, hygiene, and attire consistent with departmental, divisional, and institutional dress code standards
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred: Associate's Degree or
Bachelor's Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: 1 year In a clinical medical laboratory or similar setting or
No experience required with preferred degree.
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
