Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Specialty

Northwell Health; Town of North Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join their Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory. In this role, you will guide lab tests in Molecular Oncology, perform complex laboratory procedures, and ensure quality control and assurance. You will be responsible for preparing specimens for advanced testing methods and troubleshooting laboratory equipment. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute to vital healthcare solutions. If you have a passion for laboratory science and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required.
• 1-3 years of technical experience in Molecular Laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory tests in Molecular Diagnostics.
• Maintains quality control and assurance activities in the lab.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation and prepares specimens for testing.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

PCR-based Assays

NGS Testing

Instrumentation Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Clinical Laboratory Technologist License

Job description

Job Description

Guides lab tests in the areas of specialty (Molecular Oncology - NGS). Performs clinical laboratory procedures, examinations and other tests pursuant to established protocols including maintaining equipment and records, and performing quality assurance activities related to examination performance requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility.

Job Responsibility

• Sets-up and performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures at Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory.
• Prepares and tests specimens for NGS testing, capillary electrophoresis and other PCR-based assays and reviews and reports results.
• Follows established in-process quality control procedures including recording data.
• Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, culture media, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems and methodologies.
• Maintains sufficient supplies at work station.
• Ensures and maintains quality control and assurance activities.
• Uses Infection Control practices and procedures including, but not limited to, wearing gloves, goggles, protective masks and other safety equipment.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of technical experience in Molecular Laboratory, required.
• NGS experienced preferred

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).