Flow Cytometry Specialist II (McAllen, TX)

Flow Cytometry Specialist II (McAllen, TX)


Division: 

Pediatrics

Schedule: 

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Work Location: 

McAllen, TX

Salary Range: 

$63,151 – $87,149

FLSA Status: 

Exempt

Requisition ID: 

13423

Title: Flow Cytometry Specialist II (McAllen, TX) 

Division: Pediatrics (80001016)  

Department: Pediatrics – Hematology & Oncology – McAllen (90004426) 

Location: Houston (1100) 

Salary Range: $63,151 – $87,149 

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Employment Duration: Full-time 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Summary

The Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic in McAllen, TX is seeking a full-time Flow Cytometry Specialist.

Job Duties

• Conducts independent research or developmental projects with minimum supervision
• Processes and tests specimen samples from bone marrow, blood, and various other tissues for analysis and diagnosis
• Counts and measures cells by utilizing a Flow Cytometer for optimum data acquisition, analysis, manipulation, validation, and quality control purposes
• Analyzes and prepares preliminary reports
• Records and labels specimen samples in log that includes patient demographic information
• Learns and develops new research procedures
• Participates in the presentation and publication of data and research results
• Provides instruction and guidance to laboratory personnel
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge of scientific research
• Processes send-outs in serology, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, histology, or cytology using validated methods and procedures
• Adheres to accreditation standards and guidelines and responsible for procedural updates
• Provides coverage for the hematology laboratory
• Practices quality control procedures in order to produce accurate and valid results used in patient diagnosis and to ensure compliance with federal and organizational guidelines

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemical, biological, physical science or related field.
• Three years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field
• Pediatric hematology lab experience
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) or Certified Laboratory Scientist

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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