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Tissue Procurement Specialist
Join the Translational Molecular Pathology team at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where your work directly supports the cutting-edge research that drives new cancer discoveries and advances patient care. As a Tissue Procurement Specialist, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and availability of biospecimens that form the foundation for translational and molecular research. From maintaining lab safety and supply organization to developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new assays and platforms, your contributions will help power innovation across one of the world’s leading cancer research institutions.
In addition to being part of a collaborative, mission-driven environment, MD Anderson offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your personal and professional well-being—including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans, and more. This is your opportunity to be part of a world-class organization where precision, discovery, and purpose come together to accelerate progress against cancer.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of laboratory experience or an associates in a science related field and 1 year of laboratory experience. This position will not only support our Medical Center location but also our West Houston and Woodlands location on different days throughout the week. More will be learned in the interview process. The hours are Monday - Friday 10am-7pm.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Biorepository Research and Clinical Collection
Collect and evaluate patient/specimen samples submitted to the Biorepository from clinical and research entities across the Institution and outside.
Clinical and Laboratory Compliance
Participates and contributes to the institutional and external compliance efforts necessary for the clinical trials and laboratory processes.
Clinical and Research Liaison
Serves as a liaison between laboratory personnel, clinical and research investigators, collaborating institutions and the national Biorepository Coordinating Center. Provide effective communication and informative support to collaborating sites. Ensure adequate quality of specimens at distribution.
Processing Human Biospecimens:
Work with tissue samples, blood and other body fluid. Retrieves, maintains and catalogs specimen obtained from pathologist. Responsible for the collection, procurement and preservation of fresh biological specimens; facilitating specialized harvests for investigators; and processing, archiving and distribution of routine specimens banked for future use. May serve as an assistant to investigator during dissections or surgery. Provides research support of tissue collection, processing & specimen distribution for pharmacology studies and clinical trials in outpatient clinics. Participate in advanced technology instruments operation (nanomechanical technology platform, blood processing equipment). Maintains laboratory areas with proper aseptic techniques.
Data Management
Maintain clear and accurate records of laboratory data, both written and electronic, accessible at all times by the supervisor. Compile data from multiple sources, analyze and evaluate data, write reports and submit the findings. Provide data and samples related information to requestors upon request.
Laboratory Operation
Carry out lab duties that include purchasing, organization, EHS compliance and lab safety. Responsible for major participation in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new platforms and assays. Monitors and maintains supply inventory so that work flow is not negatively affected.
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Education Preferred: Associate's degree.
Work experience required: Three years of medical or laboratory research experience. With preferred degree, one year of required experience.
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
