Clinical Laboratory Technologist Flow Cytometry

SilkRoad; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in New York, NY seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technologist with Flow Cytometry expertise to perform molecular testing, including sample processing, nucleic acid extractions and PCR/NGS, while ensuring quality control and instrument maintenance. The role requires NYSDOH licensure, a relevant bachelor's degree and 1 year of clinical lab experience, plus strong communication skills.

This full-time position offers growth within a leading health system and salary transparency in NY

Qualifications

• NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Biology, Chemistry or physical sciences from an accredited college or university.
• One year experience in a clinical laboratory (internship acceptable).
• Effective Interpersonal Communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental, JCAHO, NYS DOH, and CAP regulations.
• Retrieve clinical information using laboratory systems.
• Process patient specimens for molecular tests per SOP.
• Perform nucleic acid purification/extraction and quantify results.
• Conduct PCR, electrophoresis and NGS per SOP.
• Participate in quality control procedures for reagents and machines.
• Ensure daily quality of results and communicate issues to leadership.
• Maintain and troubleshoot molecular pathology equipment as assigned.
• Handle chemical, biohazard and radioactive materials safely.
• Perform tests with diagnostic purposes.

Skills

New York CLT license

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or Biology/Chemistry

Education equivalence grandfathered by NYSOP

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Technologist Flow Cytometry

Allied Health --> Clinical Labs

New York, NY

ID: 1166138_RR00124112

Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. For the fourth consecutive year, Vizient Inc. ranked NYU Langone No. 1 for quality care in the nation and U.S. News & World Report recently placed 12 of its clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist Flow Cytometry.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for routine molecular testing including sample processing, nucleic acid extractions and traditional PCR assay procedures and Next Generation Sequencing. Other responsibilities, as directed by the supervisor, lab manager and/or asst. director, include quality control and instrument maintenance. This individual may also participate in new assay validation as directed.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance with environmental services, JCAHO, NYS DOH, and CAP regulations
• Retrieves clinical information using the PowerPath system.
• Processes patient specimens as specified for individual molecular tests using standard procedure manual.
• Performs purification and extraction of nucleic acids using automated or manual methods.
• Performs quantification of nucleic acid and recording the data. Performs PCR, electrophoresis and NGS using standard precautions as described in the molecular SOPM.
• Participates in quality control procedures (reagents, machines) as directed by the supervisor.
• Assures daily quality of results, communicates issues to lead tech or supervisor.
• Ensures necessary reagents and supplies are available for the performance of clinical testing. Notifies lead tech or supervisor when ordering is necessary for timely receipt of new reagents and supplies.
• Responsible for the programming, maintenance, validation, and troubleshooting of all equipment in molecular pathology as assigned by the supervisor.
• Responsible for chemical, biohazard and radioactive materials handling, storage and disposal.
• Performs and oversees tests with diagnostic purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

• NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the NYS Department of Education or Bachelor's Degree in the major of biology, chemistry or physical sciences from an accredited college or university or education requirement grandfathered by the NYSOP.
• One year experience in a clinical laboratory (completion of an internship at a qualified institution is acceptable).
• Effective Interpersonal Communication skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters or PhD in Cell or Molecular Biology. 2+ years of experience in Molecular Diagnostics including 2+ years of experience in Next Generation Sequencing

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $101,555.94 - $127,619.35 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.