Clinical Trial Technician

The Clinical Trial Technician supports clinical research activities within the Leukemia department by performing specimen collection, processing, and laboratory support functions critical to leukemia-focused clinical trials and translational research. The Leukemia department is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of leukemia through innovative research studies that require strict protocol adherence, precise specimen handling, and close collaboration with clinical and research teams.

The Clinical Trial Technician plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of research data that supports patient care and scientific discovery. MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Within this environment, the Clinical Trial Technician contributes directly to MD Anderson Cancer Center's mission by supporting high‑quality clinical research operations, maintaining regulatory compliance, and enabling discoveries that improve outcomes for patients with leukemia.

The Clinical Trial Technician works closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure research activities meet institutional, federal, and sponsor standards.

Minimum $21.15 - Midpoint $26.44 - Maximum $31.73

Work Location:

Onsite

The Clinical Trial Technician role offers the opportunity to support impactful leukemia research while gaining valuable experience in clinical trials, laboratory operations, and regulatory compliance at a world‑renowned cancer center. This role supports professional growth through collaboration with experienced research teams, exposure to complex clinical studies, and a work environment that values accuracy, accountability, 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.

• Perform biological specimen collection, including phlebotomy, blood, urine, tissue, and electrocardiograms according to protocol guidelines.
• Process and store specimens per protocol requirements, including centrifugation for plasma or serum extraction.
• Label specimens accurately and complete required documentation and data entry.
• Maintain specimen integrity by adhering to temperature, handling, and storage requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting specimen‑related issues and protocol deviations.

• Follow institutional, federal, and sponsor‑specific regulatory guidelines for clinical research.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and study protocols.
• Maintain accurate and complete records to support audits and inspections.
• Participate in quality control activities to ensure protocol compliance.
• Report deviations, adverse events, and safety concerns to appropriate personnel.

• Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain inventory of research kits and laboratory supplies to support study needs.
• Communicate effectively with clinical research teams, nurses, and investigators.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to stay current on best practices.

Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the research program.

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

• Required:
  
  Two years experience in clinical or research laboratory setting or with preferred degree, no experience.
• Preferred:
  Two years experience in…