Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology Lab

Stony Brook Medicine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 89,142 - 113,055; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist IV in the Microbiology Laboratory. The role requires NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or eligibility, plus demonstrated relevant experience.

A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, or a Life Science is preferred, along with microbiology/generalist registry and recent LIS experience. Pre-employment checks include health clearance, references, and drug screening.

Qualifications

• NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility with demonstrated relevant experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, or Life Science; Microbiology or generalist registry (or Registry Eligible); LIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical competence in plating, isolating, analyzing and bacterial identification per protocol.
• Performs microbiology bench work in a team atmosphere with responsibility for accurate lab results.
• Operates and maintains instruments and lab equipment with routine maintenance as assigned.

Education

NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, or Life Science

Microbiology or generalist registry (or Registry Eligible) from a nationally recognized organization

Recent Clinical Bacteriology and recent LIS experience

Job description

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist is a valuable member of our team, who will demonstrate a high degree of technical competence and knowledge in current methods and techniques. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrates a high degree of technical competence in plating, isolating, analyzing and bacterial identification as assigned according to establishing departmental protocol.
• Performs microbiology bench in a team atmosphere with the authority, responsibility, and accountability for accurate performance of lab methods.
• Verifies accuracies of results, identifies inconsistencies and takes appropriate actions to make corrections.
• Operates and maintains instruments and lab equipment with occasional routine instrument maintenance as assigned per established protocol.
• Keep accurate quality control records of all media and reagents by following established department's quality control procedure.
• Proficient in computer/LIS protocol as assigned.
• Be able to train CLS students, staff, pathology residents and clinical fellows.
• Engages in continuing education.
• Interact in a professional manner with lab staff, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the hospital and community.
• Adheres to all SBUH and departmental policies and protocols.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned.
• Operates and maintains instruments and lab equipment with occasional routine.

Qualifications

Required (as evidenced by an attached resume):

NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility, including provisional/limited permit eligibility with demonstrated relevant experience.

Preferred:

Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, or a Life Science. Microbiology or generalist registry (or Registry Eligible) from a nationally recognized organization. Recent Clinical Bacteriology and recent LIS experience.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

• The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as essential. This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $89,142 - $113,055 Base

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

• Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)
• Night shift differential ($15,000), evening shift differential ($10,000)
• Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

Official Job Title

TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist IV

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area

Microbiology Laboratory

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Jul 22, 2026

Posting End Date

Oct 20, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Salary Grade

SL1