Flow Cytometry & Molecular Diagnostics Lab Technologist

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist Flow Cytometry to perform routine molecular testing, including sample processing, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and Next Generation Sequencing. The role involves quality control, instrument maintenance, and potential assay validation under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include NYSDOH licensure as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist and a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least one year of clinical-lab experience.

Qualifications

• NYSDOH Licensed as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or biology/chemistry/physical sciences from an accredited program.
• One year experience in a clinical laboratory or internship at a qualified institution.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with environmental services, JCAHO, NYS DOH, and CAP regulations.
• Retrieve clinical information using the PowerPath system.
• Process patient specimens for molecular tests per SOP.
• Perform purification and extraction of nucleic acids.
• Quantify nucleic acids and perform PCR, electrophoresis, and NGS.
• Participate in quality control procedures for reagents and machines.
• Ensure reagents and supplies are available and notify lead tech when ordering.
• Program, maintain, validate, and troubleshoot molecular pathology equipment.
• Handle chemical, biohazard, and radioactive materials safely.
• Perform and oversee tests with diagnostic purposes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry/physical sciences

Tools

PowerPath

PCR

NGS

Job description

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technologist Flow Cytometry to perform routine molecular testing, including sample processing, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, and Next Generation Sequencing. The role involves quality control, instrument maintenance, and potential assay validation under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include NYSDOH licensure as a Certified Clinical Laboratory Technologist and a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least one year of clinical-lab experience.