Medical Laboratory Scientist - FLOW Cytometry - Mid-Shift
- Requisition #: 178638
- Department: Hematopathology Ops
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 1/30/2026
The Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory at MD Anderson Cancer Center plays a critical role in the diagnosis, classification, and monitoring of hematologic malignancies and other complex disease states. The laboratory supports high-complexity testing using advanced flow cytometry methodologies, providing timely, accurate, and clinically meaningful results that directly inform patient care and treatment decisions.
As a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Clinical Flow Cytometry, you will perform laboratory testing specific to the section, including specimen processing, staining, acquisition, and analysis. You will apply established protocols and quality standards to ensure testing accuracy while maintaining competency across laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
In this role, you will routinely analyze and sign off on basic flow cytometry panels such as ratios, lymphocyte subsets, and CD34 studies. You will demonstrate the ability to recognize common technical and analytical issues-such as missing antibodies, insufficient event acquisition, or other basic errors-and take appropriate corrective action to ensure reliable results. Attention to detail and analytical judgment are essential, as flow cytometry data directly impacts clinical decision-making.
You will be responsible for completing, verifying, and reporting test results in a timely manner while maintaining strict adherence to safety guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory mandates. This includes following inventory control processes to ensure the effective use of reagents and supplies and maintaining accountability for all testing performed.
Productivity and dependability are key components of this role. You will prioritize and organize your workload to meet daily testing demands, work independently while utilizing available resources efficiently, and adhere to attendance and scheduling expectations. You will actively participate in laboratory functions and contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance workflow, quality, and operational efficiency.
Strong computer skills are required, as you will acquire specimen data into laboratory information systems, analyze and evaluate patient results, and ensure proper documentation and storage of patient information for future access and compliance purposes.
MD Anderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans, and additional benefits, supporting long-term career growth and stability within one of the world's leading cancer centers.
**The hours are 11am - 7:30pm. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in a science related field**
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Performs all laboratory-testing specific to the assigned section.
- Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols.
- Competent in processing specimen, staining, and acquisition.
- Able to accurately analyze basic panels on a daily basis.
- Capable of recognizing basic errors such missing antibodies, too low events acquired.
- Able to accurately sign off on basic panels such as ratio, lymphocyte subsets, and\or CD34.
- Follows section's inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
- Completes, verifies and reports testing in timely manner.
- Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
- Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.
Enhances productivity and laboratory lab functions by demonstrating dependability.
- Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.
- Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.
- Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.
- Participate in laboratory functions
- Participates in process improvement projects.
Computer Skills
- Maintains proficiency on computer functions in the lab processes.
- Properly acquires specimen data into computer system(s).
- Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
- Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.
Other duties as assigned
Required:
• Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a 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
Required Experience:
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience with an Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology
• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a related science field
• No experience required with completion of a NAACLS-accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program
Preferred:
• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Technologist/Scientist/Specialist certification OR
• CHS - Certified Histocompatibility Specialist, American College of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ACHI) OR
• CHT - Certified Histocompatibility Technologist, American College of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ACHI) OR
• MDT - Molecular Diagnostics Tech, American Medical
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
Additional Information
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As a Medical Laboratory Scientist in Clinical Flow Cytometry, you will perform laboratory testing specific to the section, including specimen processing, staining, acquisition, and analysis. You will apply established protocols and quality standards to ensure testing accuracy while maintaining competency across laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
In this role, you will routinely analyze and sign off on basic flow cytometry panels such as ratios, lymphocyte subsets, and CD34 studies. You will demonstrate the ability to recognize common technical and analytical issues-such as missing antibodies, insufficient event acquisition, or other basic errors-and take appropriate corrective action to ensure reliable results. Attention to detail and analytical judgment are essential, as flow cytometry data directly impacts clinical decision-making.
You will be responsible for completing, verifying, and reporting test results in a timely manner while maintaining strict adherence to safety guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory mandates. This includes following inventory control processes to ensure the effective use of reagents and supplies and maintaining accountability for all testing performed.
Productivity and dependability are key components of this role. You will prioritize and organize your workload to meet daily testing demands, work independently while utilizing available resources efficiently, and adhere to attendance and scheduling expectations. You will actively participate in laboratory functions and contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance workflow, quality, and operational efficiency.
Strong computer skills are required, as you will acquire specimen data into laboratory information systems, analyze and evaluate patient results, and ensure proper documentation and storage of patient information for future access and compliance purposes.
MD Anderson offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans, and additional benefits, supporting long-term career growth and stability within one of the world's leading cancer centers.
**The hours are 11am - 7:30pm. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in a science related field**
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Performs all laboratory-testing specific to the assigned section.
- Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures and protocols.
- Competent in processing specimen, staining, and acquisition.
- Able to accurately analyze basic panels on a daily basis.
- Capable of recognizing basic errors such missing antibodies, too low events acquired.
- Able to accurately sign off on basic panels such as ratio, lymphocyte subsets, and\or CD34.
- Follows section's inventory control system to assure effective use of supplies and reagents.
- Completes, verifies and reports testing in timely manner.
- Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
- Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.
Enhances productivity and laboratory lab functions by demonstrating dependability.
- Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.
- Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.
- Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.
- Participate in laboratory functions
- Participates in process improvement projects.
Computer Skills
- Maintains proficiency on computer functions in the lab processes.
- Properly acquires specimen data into computer system(s).
- Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
- Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.
Other duties as assigned
Required:
• Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a 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
Required Experience:
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience with an Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology
• 1 year of clinical laboratory experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a related science field
• No experience required with completion of a NAACLS-accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program
Preferred:
• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Technologist/Scientist/Specialist certification OR
• CHS - Certified Histocompatibility Specialist, American College of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ACHI) OR
• CHT - Certified Histocompatibility Technologist, American College of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ACHI) OR
• MDT - Molecular Diagnostics Tech, American Medical
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
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 178638
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening, Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 67,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 100,000
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
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