Flow Cytometry Tech: Clinical Lab Specialist (Evening)

Veterans in Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston is seeking a Flow Cytometry Technologist to perform a full range of laboratory tests and report findings to pathologists and clinicians. Under CLIA ’88, the technologist handles T subsets, CD34 counts, and leukemia/lymphoma panels using 10-color flow, follows SOPs, participates in instrument validation and training, and maintains equipment and supplies.

This full-time evening position requires a bachelor’s degree in life sciences, ASCP/NCA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Immunology or Life Science required.
• ASCP Registered and/or NCA Certification preferred.
• 1–3 years related work experience required.
• Analytical abilities to perform high, moderate, and waived complexity tests.
• Able to meet turn-around time and handle stress.
• Flexibility with regard to work assignments and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs for specimen handling and testing.
• Evaluate new methods, procedures and instruments; write SOPs and support training.
• Perform startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting on instruments and equipment; conduct QC and data entry.
• Contribute to proficiency testing, assay validation, and R&D studies.
• Maintain adequate supplies and assist with inventory for patient testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communications

Oral communications

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Immunology or Life Science

Tools

Flow cytometer

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston is seeking a Flow Cytometry Technologist to perform a full range of laboratory tests and report findings to pathologists and clinicians. Under CLIA ’88, the technologist handles T subsets, CD34 counts, and leukemia/lymphoma panels using 10-color flow, follows SOPs, participates in instrument validation and training, and maintains equipment and supplies.

This full-time evening position requires a bachelor’s degree in life sciences, ASCP/NCA