Laboratory Technologist IV- Automation Specialist

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center seeks a Laboratory Technologist IV- Automation Specialist to enhance laboratory operations through innovative automation technologies. The role encompasses instrument maintenance, quality control, and contribution to clinical research, providing a unique opportunity to advance in a leading cancer treatment facility.

Qualifications

• Experience with instrument maintenance and quality control.
• Ability to review test requests and notify supervisors of discrepancies.
• Participates in training and assessing competency of laboratory technologists.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instrument maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Maintain complete documentation for assay tracking and results.
• Collaborate with Bioinformatics teams for laboratory automation.

Skills

Flow Cytometry

Quality Control

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or Clinical Laboratory Sciences

NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License

Job description

Laboratory Technologist IV- Automation Specialist

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Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

$56.77-$90.83

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technologist IV- Automation Specialist to join our HemePath Service.

Taking daring steps to redefine what's possible in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine! Our innovative clinical laboratories provide sophisticated technology and automated equipment that allow our teams to get to answers faster and more efficiently, with a strong emphasis on applied and translational research. We are committed to the growth and advancement of the Department, and fully support the active teamwork of scientists, clinicians, and industry experts to develop next-generation laboratory methods. MSK is also dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to develop further the skills and ambitions of our medical technologists and technicians, laboratory managers, and laboratory directors. Our experts also play a vital role in clinical research through contributions we make to the development of new laboratory tests and diagnostic platforms! Interested in hearing more?

Role Overview:

• Assist with instrument maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Help maintain commonly used equipment and resolve minor equipment problems; a ssures equipment and instruments meet performance standards.
• Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain complete documentation for assay tracking and results for review/reporting.
• Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
• Notify supervisor of discrepancies and record corrective action taken; Functions as supervisor in supervisor's absence.
• Reviews workload and workflow and makes recommendations on procedures to improve efficiency and to respond to changes.
• Updates procedures when appropriate and assists in writing new technical procedures. Makes recommendations for updating procedure manuals.
• Assists supervisor to develop, evaluate, modify, and implement new procedures and new products.
• Participates in training/assessing competency of laboratory technologists. Provides feedback on staff for performance appraisals.
• Design, develop, and implement automated solutions for processing and storage of clinical samples
• Provide automation related technical expertise in the evaluation of new equipment, software, and automated solutions to assist with purchasing related decisions
• Participate as a member of departmental and institutional quality and regulatory focused committees.
• Create automation protocols on current laboratory equipment to meet the needs of the laboratories and scale up throughput
• Collaborate with members of the Bioinformatics teams to integrate automated laboratory solutions into Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)/MPath
• Recommend new equipment/supplies to best meet demands of the laboratories; s erve as a liaison with various vendors for automation equipment.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Medical Technology, Biology, or Clinical Laboratory Sciences) required, and NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License Required
• Extensive Flow Cytometry experience
• Bachelor's Degree 7- 10 years required
• Master's Degree 7- 10 years preferred
  

Hours:

• Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
• Location: 327 East 64th Street
  
  

Pay Range: $56.77-$90.83

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Research Services

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