Job Description

Our *Histology department* plays a vital role in MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer by preparing, managing, and tracking patient specimens that are essential to accurate diagnoses and groundbreaking research. As part of the *Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine*, our team ensures that every slide, block, and specimen is handled with precision, care, and respect for the patients behind each sample. The *Laboratory Technician* in Histology supports this mission by performing data management and quality control for information, reports, charges, slides, blocks, and specimens; assisting with transport and delivery of patient materials; and providing professional receptionist and liaison duties to maintain operational flow. This role is ideal for someone who values organization, accuracy, and dependable teamwork, and who wants to make a direct, tangible contribution to patient care and lab excellence. MD Anderson supports your well-being and career with a *comprehensive benefits package*, including *paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans, and more* - giving you the resources to thrive both personally and professionally while advancing cutting-edge cancer diagnostics. **The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 6am-3pm. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in a science related field.** *JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES * *Data management associated with histology lab material * - Perform data management associated with quality control of information, reports, charges, slides, blocks and specimens pertinent to the histology laboratory. *Transport and Delivery of patient care material* - Assists laboratory personnel with quality control of patient material and records. - Transports and delivers patient material, information and reports to appropriate professional staff, laboratories and departments. *Receptionist duties * - Perform laboratory receptionist duties via telephone and liaison with professional staff, visitors and histology personnel in a professional manner. - Maintain office inventory 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. No experience required with preferred degree. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent 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. Additional Information * Requisition ID: 177447 * Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: Day/Evening, Days * Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,000 * Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,500 * Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,000 * FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay * Fund Type: Hard * Work Location: Onsite * Pivotal Position: No * Referral Bonus Available?: No * Relocation Assistance Available?: No \#LI-Onsite

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Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift,

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