*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.* *Other duties as assigned. * High school diploma or equivalent. Education Preferred: Associate's degree. Three years of medical or laboratory research experience. With preferred degree, one year of required experience. 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: 175220 * Employment Status: Full-Time * Employee Status: Regular * Work Week: 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: Soft * Work Location: Onsite * Pivotal Position: No * Referral Bonus Available?: No * Relocation Assistance Available?: No * Science Jobs: No \#LI-Onsite