Lead Medical Lab Scientist - Histocompatibility Laboratory 11am-7:30pm

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Performs complex laboratory tests and analyzes results.

• Acts as a technical resource to staff and trains new employees.
• Evaluates and solves problems.
• Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures, and protocols.
• May assist with substation staffing / scheduling.
• Provides daily guidance and assistance to Scientists and Sr. Scientists
• Maintains and models responsibility and accountability procedures and protocols.
• Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests.
• Validates and evaluates new methodologies and tests and write new test procedures.
• Follows section's inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
• Troubleshoots instrument problems and tests new equipment.
• Completes, verifies and reports testing in a timely manner
• Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
• Prepares specimens and performs analytical examinations and quality tests.
• Operates and performs preventive maintenance.
• In the absence of Laboratory Supervisor, guides and assists Medical Laboratory Scientists to answer questions regarding policy and procedures in the areas trained.
• Provides oversight of training to assist in ensuring all personnel are trained.
• Maintains and monitors inventory control system to assure effective use of reagents and supplies
• Complies with and promotes safety guidelines and procedures and adherence to regulatory mandates.

Ensures laboratory meets quality and productivity standards. - Ensures adequate quality control methods are implemented according to standard and addresses quality control issues.

• Is a subject matter expert.
• Ensures supplies and equipment are ordered and maintained to meet laboratory needs.
• Assists with data base testing and recommends modification to the database.
• Ensures productivity is sufficient to meet time constraints established for current procedures and processes.
• Continually explores process improvement and efficient operation opportunities.
• Perform clinical lab assays, tests, and procedures as appropriate.
• Coordinate new test / protocol development and oversee the development and maintenance of new policies and procedure documents.

Manages customer service interactions and relationships with diplomacy and professionalism.

• Actively participates in training and orientation of new technicians to learn job duties and responsibilities
• Complies with section's telephone courtesy policies and procedures
• 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
• Communicates problems with Supervisor or Lab Manager as needed
• Demonstrates calmness under varying environmental circumstances remains willing and capable of assisting with crisis situations
• Communicates problems with Supervisor or Lab Manager as needed and proposes solutions
• Models and promotes team qualities (respect, helpfulness and coping).
• Leads and participates in process improvement projects

Other duties as assigned.

Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology OR Bachelor's degree in a related science field OR successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science / Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program.

With Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology, ten years of clinical laboratory experience.

With Bachelor's degree in a related science field, nine years of clinical laboratory experience. With completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science / Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program, eight years of clinical laboratory experience.

With Master's degree, six years of clinical laboratory experience. With Doctorate degree, four years of clinical laboratory experience.

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.