Laboratory Technician - Ecog

SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Laboratory Technician position is to organize and inventory frozen research samples (serum, plasma, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), DNA, RNA) at the ECOG-ACRIN Central Biorepository and Pathology Facility (EA CBPF).
CORE VALUES
Caring Behaviors

• Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork and inclusiveness; is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.
• Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times.

Integrity Behaviors

• Safety: Models safe behavior (wears badge and personal protective equipment, washes hands, and keeps work area clean and orderly); Notices a safety concern or emergency, understands role and uses proper procedures to report it; Mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices; Demonstrates ethical and personal responsibility in work and behavior
• Reliability: Communicates frequently, honestly and openly.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values.

Discovery Behaviors

• Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas.
• Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Freezer inventory Organize and inventory frozen, refrigerated and ambient samples including serum, plasma, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), DNA, RNA, tissue blocks and slides.
Data entry Enter freezer inventory information into database. Evaluates, accessions and processes cases or specimens.
Equipment maintenance Operates, troubleshoots and maintains freezers according to specific protocols.
Other duties as assigned
High school graduation or equivalent. One year of experience in a clinical medical laboratory or similar setting. With preferred degree, no experience required. 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

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 51,500
• Requisition ID: 157991
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,100
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No
• Pivotal Position: No
• Employee Status: Regular
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Onsite
• Science Jobs: No
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Work Week: Days
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 34,500

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