Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - CORE (Chemistry) - Part-Time

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist role plays a vital role in providing high-quality laboratory services that contribute to exceptional patient care, diagnostic accuracy, and scientific advancement.

As a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, the selected candidate will apply advanced laboratory expertise, support quality and regulatory compliance initiatives, and serve as a resource to laboratory staff and trainees. The Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist will also contribute to process improvements, validation activities, and team development while ensuring accurate and timely testing.

The Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist role requires strong technical proficiency, independent judgment, and a commitment to operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree or Doctorate in a related science field and have extensive clinical laboratory experience. Preferred candidates will hold a professional certification such as ASCP Technologist/Scientist/Specialist, Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS), Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT), Molecular Diagnostics Technician (MDT), or Medical Technologist (MT), and demonstrate experience mentoring staff, validating new methodologies, and supporting laboratory quality initiatives.

Salary Range: Minimum $77,500 Midpoint $97,000 Maximum $116,500 Work Schedule: Part-Time 2:30pm-11:30pm (Saturday and Sunday) Work Location: Onsite Why Us? At UT MD Anderson, the Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist contributes directly to advancing cancer care through expert laboratory testing, quality assurance, process improvement, and staff development.

This role offers opportunities to expand technical expertise, participate in innovative laboratory initiatives, mentor future laboratory professionals, and support a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients while fostering professional 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

Advanced Technical Skills

• Maintain knowledge and competency for all laboratory policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure and verify quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of reported tests.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and monitor laboratory equipment performance.
• Communicate equipment, testing, and operational issues to the Supervisor or Manager as appropriate.
• Maintain competency in computer functions within assigned laboratory areas.
• Follow inventory control systems to ensure effective utilization of supplies and reagents.
• Complete, verify, and report laboratory testing accurately and in a timely manner.
• Comply with safety guidelines, laboratory procedures, and regulatory mandates.
• Remain responsible and accountable for all laboratory actions and decisions.
• Guide and assist Medical Laboratory Scientists and Laboratory Technicians with policy and procedure questions when the Laboratory Supervisor is absent. Productivity, Laboratory Functions & Team Building
• Adjust, prioritize, and organize work to achieve maximum productivity and meet workload demands.
• Assist peers and supervisors with tasks following completion of assigned duties.
• Adhere to attendance requirements and begin work as scheduled.
• Work independently and utilize available resources to maximize efficiency.
• Actively participate in training students, employees, and fellows.
• Assist with employee competency testing activities.
• Participate in laboratory process improvement projects.
• Validate and evaluate new methodologies, equipment, and testing procedures with support from Laboratory Supervisors and technical teams.
• Validate databases supporting new software applications and laboratory tests.
• Review, update, and develop new laboratory procedures while coaching and mentoring students and employees. Customer Service & Communication
• Manage customer service interactions with professionalism and diplomacy.
• Facilitate resolution of issues and address the needs of internal and external customers.
• Participate in orientation and training of students and new employees regarding job duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate cooperation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate laboratory issues and resolutions to the Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist, Supervisor, Coordinator, and Laboratory Manager as needed.
• Support validation efforts for new methodologies, equipment, software, and laboratory tests.
• Assist with process improvement and competency assessment activities.
• Promote a positive and service-focused laboratory environment. Additional Duties
• Perform other duties as assigned. .

EDUCATION

• Required: Associate's Degree Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelor's Degree Related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology or successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program
• Preferred: A Master's Degree Related science field and a Doctorate Related science field WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: 6 years Clinical laboratory experience with Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology or 5 years Clinical laboratory experience with Bachelor's degree in a related science field or 4 years Clinical laboratory experience with completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program or 2 years Required experience with Master's degree or with Doctorate degree, no experience required
• Preferred: [Information not provided] LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Required: [Information not provided]
• Preferred: ASCP
• American Society of Clinical Pathologist Technologist/Scientist/Specialist certification Upon Hire or CHS
• Certified Histocompatibility Specialist American College of Histocompatibilty & Immunogenetics (ACHI) Upon Hire or CHT
• Certified Histocompatability Technologist American College of Histocompatibilty & Immunogenetics (ACHI) Upon Hire or MDT
• Molecular Diagnostics Tech American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire or MT
• Medical Technologist American Medical Technologists (AMT) Upon Hire 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