Flow Cytometry Technologist

CMP01 Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in South Florida seeks a skilled Laboratory professional with 3–5 years of flow cytometry experience. The role involves operating flow cytometry instruments, developing antibody panels, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across testing workflows.

Responsibilities include staff training, supervising as needed, and maintaining instrument performance, with opportunities for professional growth within a leading not-for-profit hospital.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Technologist in Florida or eligible for licensure.
• 3–5 years of experience in the specialty.
• Experience with flow cytometry and immunophenotyping workflows.

Responsibilities

• Operate flow cytometry instruments and analyze cell populations.
• Develop and validate antibody panels for immunophenotyping.
• Ensure testing quality, regulatory compliance, and documentation.
• Train staff and supervise as needed.
• Maintain instrument performance and proficiency testing.

Skills

Flow Cytometry

Immunophenotyping

Multiparametric analysis

Data analysis

Education

Licensed Medical Technologist (FL)

Tools

Kaluza Analysis Software

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department

Department:

Job Description Summary

$25K Sign On Bonus Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Communicates at shift change and follows through on pending orders or issues from previous shift.
• Reviews Quality Control.
• Reports significant deviations to the manager.
• Documents corrective action.
• Organizes work to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Determines specimen acceptability and priority, taking action accordingly.
• Orders and maintains an appropriate inventory of reagents and supplies to ensure adequate patient care and minimize costs.
• Recognize and take corrective action when equipment failure occurs.
• Oversees proficiency testing.
• Ensures that testing is rotated among staff, results are submitted on time, flagged items are investigated and corrective action documented.
• Orients new employees to the laboratory, conduct inservices, assesses competency of staff and annual safety training.
• Assumes responsibility for adequate staffing.
• Adjusts schedules and workstation assignments as needed.
• Handles problems with patient care or special requests from medical staff or pathologists.
• Teach and train staff or students as assigned.
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to assess the situation and determine an appropriate course of action, such but not limited to, covering workstations when needed.
• Performs charge tech duties in the absence of on-site supervisor/manager.
• Responsible for maintaining flow cytometry instruments.
• Proficient in sample preparation, data acquisition, and software analysis such as Kaluza Analysis Software, to analyze cell populations and biomarkers accurately.
• Operates advanced flow cytometry instruments to analyze cell populations based on fluorescent markers, enabling detailed immunophenotyping and cell sorting for clinical diagnostics.
• Develop complex antibody panels to analyze multiple cellular markers, enhancing the resolution and accuracy of immunophenotyping
• Proficient in utilizing advanced data analysis to perform multiparametric analysis, gating strategies, and generate high resolution visualizations critical for immunotyping and cell sorting.
• Mastery of software algorithms and data normalization techniques to directly improve reproducibility and insights into cell population dynamic.
• Able to lead the development, validation, and implementation of new assays.
• Proficient in all aspects of flow cytometry including technical, quality, and regulatory issues.
• Communicates and documents any unusual occurrences or deviations from routine operations in the Communication Log or to the supervisor/manager.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

License/Registration/Certification Licensed as a Medical Technologist by the State of Florida in appropriate specialties. Certified as a Flow Cytometry Specialist preferred.

Education Commensurate with licensure requirements

Experience 3-5 years of experience in specialty

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements

Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.