Laboratory Coordinator I - Dermatology

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Coordinator I at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine department of Dermatology performs basic and routine diagnostic laboratory procedures within certified labs. You will isolate and identify microbial pathogens from clinical specimens and prepare specimens for automated analyzers, while ensuring quality control and instrumentation is maintained.

No experience required, though some lab exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and routine diagnostic procedures for 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.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent lab education

Job description

The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is dedicated to delivering superior, comprehensive dermatologic care that exceeds patient expectations, and to advancing the science of dermatology through research and education.

From preparing the next generation of leaders, to providing cutting-edge and cost-effective treatment, the Department of Dermatology thrives on a passion to improve the lives of patients through science.

The Laboratory Coordinator I performs basic and routine diagnostic laboratory procedures within certified labs in the school.

• 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.

Associate degree or combination of equivalent lab experience and education

No experience required but some lab exposure preferred