Clinical Lab Technologist

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The candidate will work in the Surgical Pathology Histology Laboratory at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Duties include tissue processing, embedding, routine and automated staining (H&E, Frozen section, IHC, IF, ISH), and microtomy.

The role requires independent technical judgement and effective troubleshooting of lab equipment. Responsibilities include performing special stains, IHC dilutions and titrations, maintaining QA/QC procedures, and preparing reagents while keeping accurate

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the following licenses: Clinical Laboratory Technologists, Clinical Laboratory Technicians or Certified Histological Technicians.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related health science field; or equivalent in work experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Tissue processing, embedding, routine and automated staining (H&E, Frozen sections, IHC, IF, ISH), microtomy and cover slipping (50%).
• Demonstrate independent technical judgement and resolve issues in the histology lab (10%).
• Perform special stains manual and automated; IHC stains manual and automated; perform dilutions and titration.
• Analyze and troubleshoot day-to-day histology tasks; assist in new techniques; maintain QA/QC procedures and records.
• Prepare chemical solutions and reagents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tissue processing

Embedding

H&E staining

Frozen sections

IHC staining

IF staining

ISH staining

QA/QC procedures

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Microtomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related health science field

Tools

Tissue processors

Solvent recyclers

Cover slips

Microtomy equipment

Job description

Technical Grade 8

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: 95,756.20 - 119,111.29

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The candidate will work in the Surgical Pathology Histology Laboratory. Duties will include but are not limited to tissue processing, embedding, routine and automated (to include H&E, Frozen section, IHC, IF, ISH) staining, micro sectioning of paraffin blocks. Demonstrate independent technical judgement. Effectively resolve technical issues related to the histology laboratory. Perform special stains manual and automated, IHC stains manual and automated. Perform IHC reagents dilutions and titration. Analyze, resolves and troubleshoot various day to day histology tasks as needed. Assist in setting up, evaluating and troubleshooting new techniques. Effective troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment, which includes all types of equipment: tissue processors, strainers, cover slippers, solvent recyclers and other related equipment. Successfully carrying out and maintaining QA/QC procedures as per policy and procedures. Maintain statistical records and other related records pertaining to the laboratory. Prepare various chemical solutions and reagents. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 50% - Tissue processing, embedding, routine and automated (to include H&E, Frozen sections, IHC, IF, ISH) staining, microtomy and cover slipping.
• 10% - Demonstrate independent technical judgement. Effectively resolve technical issues related to the histology laboratory.
• 10% - Perform special stains manual and automated, IHC stains manual and automated. Perform IHC reagents dilutions and titration.
• 10% - Analyze, resolves and troubleshoots various day to day histology tasks as needed. Assist in setting up, evaluating and troubleshooting new techniques. Effective troubleshooting and maintenance of laboratory equipment, which includes all types of equipment: tissue processors, strainers, cover slippers, solvent recyclers and other related equipment.
• 10% - Successfully carrying out and maintaining QA/QC procedures as per policy and procedures. Maintain statistical records and other related records pertaining to the laboratory.
• 5% - Prepare various chemical solutions and reagents.
• 5% - other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold one of the following licenses: Clinical Laboratory Technologists, Clinical Laboratory Technicians or Certified Histological Technicians.
• A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related health science field; or equivalent in work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and New York State Department of Education Technologist license.
• 3 years of related experience.
• HT/HTL (ASCP) registered or registration eligible.
• The incumbent must demonstrate excellent microtomy both on paraffin and frozen section.

Other Requirements

• Capable of micro-sectioning at 4 to 5.
• Must be able to successfully complete systems training requirements.
• Must be able to work evening shifts.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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