Cyto Prep Lab Technician

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Cytology Prep Lab Technician for the Cytology Lab at the Main Campus in New York. The role involves preparing and processing routine cytology specimens with established SOPs and performing rapid on-demand procedures for fine needle aspirations and touch preps.

The candidate will document quality control, maintain precise records, and support inventory, safety, and preventive maintenance in a busy clinical laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• NY State lab license/licensure as above is required.
• Attention to detail and strong communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process routine non-gynecologic and gynecologic specimens using SOPs.
• Process specimens from fine needle aspirations and touch preps on a stat basis.
• Prepare cell blocks from residual cytologic material.
• Document quality control activities as scheduled by supervisor.
• Maintain neat records and input data into the computer system.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Record receive, expiration and open dates of reagents.
• Track inventory and keep storage areas organized.
• Open monthly standing orders and log items in the inventory logbook.
• Contribute to upkeep and safety of the lab and maintain a clean work area.

Education

NYS Dept of Education Clinical Lab Technician License or NYS Dept of Education Clinical Lab Technologist License or NYS Dept of Education Certified Histological Technician License or Pathologist Assistant License

Job description

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a Cytology Prep Lab Technician for the Cytology Lab.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center consists of disease-specific pathologists, molecular diagnosticians, clinical laboratory testing experts, educators, and researchers with expertise and focus on cancers affecting both adult and pediatric patients. Our faculty collaborate with oncologists and surgeons to customize each patient’s treatment based on an individual diagnosis and are actively involved in developing new diagnostic tests to improve diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of cancer patients.

Role Overview:

• Prepare and process routine non-gynecologic and gynecologic specimens using established procedures outlined in the Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Prepare and process specimens from fine needle aspirations and touch prep procedures on a stat basis.
• Prepare and process cell blocks from residual cytologic material.
• Perform and document quality control activities per department guidelines as scheduled by laboratory supervisor.
• Prepare neat, accurate records; record data on logs and input required data into computer system.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities as scheduled
• Record receive date, expiration date and open date of reagent.
• Track inventory of supplies, stocks bench as needed, maintains chemical storage room.
• Opens monthly standing orders and records items in the inventory logbook.
• Contributes to the upkeep and safety of the laboratory and assures a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area.

Key Qualifications:

• NYS Dept of Education Clinical Lab Technician LicenseorNYS Dept of Education Clinical Lab Technologist LicenseorNYS Dept of Education Certified Histological Technician LicenseorPathologist Assistant License
• Associate degree / Certified Vocational Training OR Grand-parented per NYS Requirements

Core Skills:

• Eager to learn
• Strong attention to detail
• Great communication
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information:

• Location: Main Campus, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 6 pm
• Reporting to: Assistant Manager, Cytology Lab

Pay Range: $39.13 - $60.67FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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