Medical Lab Assistant - Molecular Diagnostics

Memorial Sloan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant for the Molecular Diagnostics Service. The role involves reviewing requisitions, preparing specimens for testing, and maintaining accurate data and secure storage in a 100% onsite setting at 1250 First Ave (Schwarz).

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 1–2 years of experience and strong Word/Excel skills. You will report to the Assistant Manager, Laboratory Medicine, and work Monday through

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED plus 1–2 years of confirmed experience.
• Strong digital literacy in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and verify specimen data.
• Prepare specimens for testing or send to other labs.
• Maintain organized file system and lab records.
• Manage supply and reagent storage areas.
• Support lab safety and clean, well-organized work area.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Digital literacy

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Medical Lab Assistant - Molecular Diagnostics

Job details

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.

Exciting Employment Opportunity at MSK: We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Molecular Diagnostics Service team!

The Molecular Diagnostics Service develops and performs numerous sophisticated clinical laboratory tests for the comprehensive molecular profiling of tumors. This helps clinicians define cancer diagnoses and make treatment decisions, including enrollment in clinical trials.

Role Overview:

• Review requisitions and order entry orders to verify the accuracy of corresponding specimens, and enter required data into the computer
• Prepare specimens for testing or send out to another laboratory for testing using the laboratory computer system
• Maintain a complete, accurate, and organized file system, filing addition/correction sheets, requisitions, and reference laboratories' results according to laboratory guidelines
• Maintain an organized and secure supply area and reagent storage area to ensure easy access to reagents, chemicals, and supplies
• Contribute to the upkeep and safety of the laboratory and assure a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area

Key Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED + 1-2 years of confirmed experience
• Strong digital literacy in Word and Excel

Core Skills:

• An effective communicator, capable of resolving how best to reach different audiences
• Flexible in your approach and demeanor in order to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances
• Adept at crafting partnerships and working collaboratively to meet shared objectives and goals
• Very comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10 to 6pm or 11 to 7pm
• 100% onsite
• Location: 1250 First Ave (Schwarz)
• Reporting to: Assistant Manager, Laboratory Medicine

Pay Range: $24.05 - $36.21FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing :

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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