Medical Technologist

Kids for the Future; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks a Medical Technologist to perform flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and hematology-related tasks. Responsibilities include preparing peripheral smears, bone marrow aspirate smears, and differential counts, plus routine maintenance of flow cytometry and IHC instruments.

The role requires ASCP MT/MLS certification, a relevant bachelor’s or associate degree, and compliance with CLIA, CAP, and safety standards. Previous lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• ASCP MT/MLS certification required.
• CLIA 42CFR493.1489-compliant training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry procedures.
• Assist hematology functions including smear preparation and differential counts.
• Maintain and calibrate flow cytometer and IHC instruments; manage reagents.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, safety, QA/QC, and CLIA/CAP regulations.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Immunohistochemistry

Hematology

Education

Bachelor's degree in lab science or medical technology

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

CLIA compliance training

Tools

Flow cytometer

Immunohistochemistry instruments

Job description

• Base Pay $38.00 - $40.00 / Year

Description

Medical technologists will primarily be responsible for flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry.
Hematology functions including peripheral smear preparation and staining, bone marrow
aspirate smear staining and performing bone marrow differential counts.
Fluorescence in-situ hybridization; breast profiles and others as determined by the Medical
Director.
Routine and preventative maintenance of flow cytometer and immunohistochemistry
instruments.
Management and order Of flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry reagents.
Ensure all company safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
Assume Other responsibilities as directed by the Medical Director.

Requirements

Previous laboratory experience.
Preferred: One year experience in flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry
Education and Training:
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science. or medical
technology from an accredited institution; or
Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory
technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the
requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification:
ASCP Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) required,
Institutional Training Required:
HIPAA, Compliance, Safety, and Departmental Training.