Cytology Lab Technician: Precise Prep & Quality Control

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Flatbush (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. Responsibilities include processing cytology specimens, performing quality control, and maintaining documentation and inventory in a fast-paced clinical lab.

The role requires an NYS license or equivalent, an Associate degree or certified vocational training, and the ability to work Mon-Fri 10 am–6 pm.

Qualifications

• NYS Dept of Education Clinical Lab Technician/Technologist or Certified Histological Technician or Pathologist Assistant license.
• Associate degree or Certified Vocational Training per NYS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process routine non-gynecologic and gynecologic specimens per SOP.
• Process specimens from fine needle aspirations and touch prep on a stat basis.
• Prepare cell blocks from residual cytologic material.
• Document quality control activities as scheduled by supervisor.
• Maintain neat records and enter data into the computer system.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Record reagent receive/expiration/open dates.
• Track inventory and maintain chemical storage.
• Open monthly standing orders and log inventory items.
• Contribute to upkeep and safety of the lab and ensure a clean work area.

Skills

Lab License

Detail-oriented

Team player

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Cytology Prep Lab Technician for the Cytology Lab at the Main Campus in New York. Responsibilities include processing cytology specimens, performing quality control, and maintaining documentation and inventory in a fast-paced clinical lab.

The role requires an NYS license or equivalent, an Associate degree or certified vocational training, and the ability to work Mon-Fri 10 am–6 pm.