Clinical Laboratory Technologist -Tissue Typing Night Shift

KARIER; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join the histocompatibility lab. The role focuses on preparation and testing of tissue samples for organ and stem cell transplantation using serological and molecular methods, including HLA typing and crossmatching.

You will ensure adherence to quality control, safety protocols, and participate in continuing education. The position requires NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or eligible status with relevant

Qualifications

• NY license as CLT or eligibility with relevant experience.
• Molecular tissue typing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation and testing of tissue samples for histocompatibility testing.
• Carry out HLA typing by serological and molecular methods (SSP & SSO-Luminex).
• Report testing issues to lead tech, supervisor, or director.
• Support 24/7 lab coverage for organ transplant programs.
• Assist in equipment setup, procedure updates, and manual development.
• Develop and implement routine preventive maintenance for lab equipment.

Skills

Histocompatibility testing

HLA typing

Quality control

Safety protocols

Education

NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Tools

Luminex platform

PCR

Job description

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a Clinical Laboratory Technologist is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a Clinical Laboratory Technologist may include but are not limited to the following:

• Has line responsibility for preparation (assessing specimen acceptability) and testing (routine and STAT) of tissue samples for human histocompatibility testing procedures for solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
• Testing includes HLA typing by serological and molecular methods (SSP & SSO-Luminex), serum HLA antibody detection (screen ID and SA by Luminex) and donor-recipient crossmatch (AHG-CDC) testing. Will report any problems pertaining to this testing to the attention of the lead tech, lab supervisor and or lab director.
• Required to follow all quality control/assurance and safety protocols including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, required documentation, attendance at laboratory recertification class and continuing education requirements (12 credit hours/annually).
• Required to support 24/7 coverage of lab services to organ transplant programs.
• Assists in the setting up of equipment and procedures, modifications and update of existing procedures and development of overall departmental procedure manuals.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a routine preventative maintenance program for equipment in the clinical laboratories.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: NYS licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or documented eligibility including provisional/limited permiteligibility with demonstrated relevant experience.

Preferred: Experience in molecular tissue typing and molecular engraft