Clinical Lab Technician

msk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY, is seeking an experienced Clinical Lab Technician to perform core microbiology lab duties. You will process patient samples, handle pre-analytical steps, and work under supervision to ensure accurate results that support cancer care.

Required qualifications include an Associate degree registered by NYSED as licensure qualifying and New York State CLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or higher) from NYSED-registered clinical laboratory technician program (licensure qualifying)
• New York State certification as Clinical Laboratory Technician required
• 1–2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Process patient samples for analysis and culture.
• Review appropriateness of requests, accessioning, aliquotting, centrifugation, and shipping preparation for specimens to reference laboratories.
• Perform pre-analytical steps for initial setup and plating of microbiology specimens and stain preparation.

Skills

Highly motivated

Highly attentive to details

Committed to improving cancer care

Education

Associate degree (or higher) from NYSED-registered clinical laboratory technician program

Job description

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Clinical Microbiology Lab is currently seeking an experienced Clinical Lab Technician who will be responsible for all laboratory operations. Taking bold steps to redefine what's possible in Laboratory Medicine. Our state-of-the-art clinical laboratories provide sophisticated technology and automated equipment that allow our teams to get to answers faster and more efficiently, with a strong emphasis on applied and translational research. We are committed to the growth and advancement of the department, and fully support the active collaboration of scientists, clinicians and industry experts to develop next-generation laboratory methods. MSK is also dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to further develop the skills and ambitions of our medical technologists and technicians, laboratory managers, and laboratory directors. Our experts also play a vital role in clinical research through contributions we make to the development of new laboratory tests and diagnostic platforms.

Role Overview:

Process patient samples for analysis and culture. This includes reviewing appropriateness of requests, accessioning, aliquotting, centrifugation, and shipping preparation for specimens sent to a reference laboratory. Perform pre-analytical steps related to the initial set-up and plating of microbiology specimens and stain preparation. Perform standard laboratory procedures requiring the limited exercise of independent judgment and interpretation. Work under direct supervision of clinical laboratory technologist, laboratory Supervisor or manager of a clinical laboratory.

Key Qualifications:

• An Associate degree (or higher) from a certified clinical laboratory technician program registered by the NYSED.gov as licensure qualifying (or a program in certified clinical laboratory technician or a related title that is determined by the NYSED.gov to be the substantial equivalent of a registered program in certified clinical laboratory technician)
• New York State Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician required
• 1-2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting strongly preferred

Core Skills:

• Highly motivated
• Highly attentive to details
• Committed to improving cancer care

Additional Information:

Day shift: 8AM-4PM with rotating weekends and holidays

Reports into: Manager, Laboratory Medicine

Location: Main Campus

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Pay Range:

Pay Range: $39.13 - $60.67

FSLA Status:

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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