Cyto Prep Lab Technician

msk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York, NY, is seeking a Cytology Prep Lab Technician for the Cytology Lab at Main Campus. You will prepare and process cytology specimens, including fine needle aspirations, and ensure accurate data recording and inventory management.

The role requires NYS licensure eligibility or licenses, an associate degree or equivalent vocational training, strong attention to detail, and good communication.

Qualifications

• NYS License for Clinical Lab Technician or Clin. Lab Technologist or Histotechnician or Pathologist Assistant
• Associate degree or vocational training OR Grand-parented per NYS requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process routine non-gynecologic and gynecologic specimens using SOPs
• Prepare and process specimens from fine needle aspirations and touch prep on a stat basis
• Prepare and process cell blocks from residual cytologic material
• Perform quality control activities per department guidelines
• 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 reagents
• Track inventory of supplies and maintain chemical storage
• Open monthly standing orders and record items in inventory logbook
• Contribute to maintenance and safety of laboratory and keep area clean and safe

Skills

Eager to learn

Strong attention to detail

Great communication

Able to work independently and as part

Education

Associate degree or vocational training

NYS license/licensing options for clinical lab

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 pursue our mission at 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.

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 License or NYS Dept of Education Clinical Lab Technologist License or NYS Dept of Education Certified Histological Technician License or Pathologist 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 - $60.67

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing

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