Diagnostic Microbiology Lab Tech I

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator I to perform basic and routine diagnostic procedures for isolating and identifying microbial pathogens from clinical specimens in a certified laboratory setting in New York.

The role involves specimen preparation, operation of automated analyzers, and adherence to quality control and safety standards to support patient care and research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or combination of equivalent lab experience and education.
• No experience required but some lab exposure.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and routine diagnostic procedures for the isolation and identification of microbial pathogens from clinical specimens.
• Prepare specimens and operates automated analyzers. May perform manual tests in accordance with detailed instructions.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles and instrumentation, as well the physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Maintains familiarity with the various testing procedures done in the laboratory.
• Conducts or assists in special projects, evaluates new products and instrumentation and performs quality control procedures.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Microbiology testing

Specimen preparation

Quality control

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Automated analyzers

Manual testing

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator I to perform basic and routine diagnostic procedures for isolating and identifying microbial pathogens from clinical specimens in a certified laboratory setting in New York.

The role involves specimen preparation, operation of automated analyzers, and adherence to quality control and safety standards to support patient care and research initiatives.