Senior Clinical Trial Technician

The Division of Clinical Research provides infrastructure support for all aspects of clinical research. UT MD Anderson has the nation's largest cancer clinical trials program enrolling patients in Texas and beyond through our Cancer Network® partners across the country.

This position builds upon the foundational responsibilities of the Clinical Trial Technician by taking on advanced responsibilities in clinical trial operations. This role involves specimen collection, processing, and quality assurance while also supporting the training of new employees, ensuring proper shipment procedures, and maintaining equipment and inventory. This position ensures compliance with study protocols, regulatory guidelines, and institutional policies while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to uphold high-quality research standards.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable with routine, repetitive, and physical tasks, including handling dry ice. Experience with documentation accuracy, data entry, shipping/receiving, lab support, or quality control is a plus. Strong accountability, consistency, and the ability to identify and escalate issues are essential. Candidates should work well independently and as part of a team. Phlebotomy and processing experience is a plus.

Minimum $24.28 - Midpoint $30.29 - Maximum $36.30 per hour based on a 40-hour work week.

The typical work schedule is 10:00am-6:30pm, 100% onsite.

Work location: Texas Medical Center.

Why Us?

This role directly supports UT MD Anderson's mission to advance cancer research by ensuring the integrity, safety, and quality of clinical trial specimen handling and operations. The position offers meaningful collaboration with leading research professionals, opportunities for skill development and leadership through training responsibilities, and the stability of an onsite schedule within a world-class academic medical environment that values professional growth and work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Advanced Specimen Collection, Processing, and Training
• Perform biological specimen collection, including phlebotomy, urine collection, tissue handling, and electrocardiograms according to study protocols
• Process and store specimens in compliance with Good Clinical Laboratory Practices
• Ensure accurate specimen labeling, documentation, and data entry across required systems
• Maintain specimen integrity by following strict temperature control and handling requirements
• Train new employees on specimen collection techniques, processing workflows, and regulatory compliance

Quality Assurance and Shipment Oversight
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control checks on specimens prior to shipment
• Oversee packaging and shipment of biological specimens to central laboratories in accordance with shipping regulations and chain-of-custody requirements
• Identify, document, and report deviations or nonconformities related to collection, processing, or shipment
• Maintain shipment and QA/QC documentation to support audit readiness
• Troubleshoot shipment-related issues and collaborate with external vendors to resolve discrepancies

Communication, Customer Service, and Collaboration
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including monitors, study teams, and regulatory agencies such as the NCI or FDA
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the full specimen lifecycle to ensure protocol compliance
• Manage customer service interactions professionally, resolving issues diplomatically and effectively
• Enter, track, and maintain accurate data in systems and spreadsheets to support pharmacology and research studies
• Support procedure development, quality assurance initiatives, and ongoing education efforts

Other Duties
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and research goals
• Work effectively under stress while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail
• Anticipate operational needs, provide assistance as required, and take initiative to further departmental objectives

EDUCATION

Required: Associate's Degree Public Health, Healthcare Administration or related scientific field.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Public Health, Healthcare Administration or related scientific field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: Three years Experience in clinical or research laboratory setting.

May substitute required education degree with additional years of related experience on a one-to-one basis.

Preferred: Prior experience with documentation accuracy, data entry, shipping/receiving, lab support, or quality control is a plus.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Certification issued by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) including but not limited to Phlebotomy (PBT), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA). or CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator or CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional or CCRA - Certified Clinical Research Associate

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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 180492
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 63,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 75,500
• 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

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