Molecular Diagnostic Technologist I

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY is seeking a laboratory professional for the Molecular Diagnostics Service. The role focuses on extraction-based methods, accurate record-keeping, and strict adherence to SOPs to ensure high-quality test results.

Responsibilities include maintaining QC documents, assisting with instrument setup, contributing to proficiency testing, and supporting the lab's operations while ensuring a compliant, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• BS or BA with 1–2 years of extraction-based methods.
• NYS clinical license.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties within the designated laboratory section, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain complete, accurate, legible, and well-organized records, logs, and files in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Prepare and enter test results into the laboratory information system with minimal supervision.
• Ensure the accuracy of all tests by strictly adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control SOPs.
• Collaborate with the laboratory supervisor to review, troubleshoot, and optimize procedures and work assignments.
• Participate in the Proficiency Testing Program and support inspection readiness, as assigned.
• Contribute to the laboratory inventory program by maintaining adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.
• Perform routine and advanced equipment maintenance; generate clear, well-formatted documentation as needed.
• Support the cleanliness, safety, and organization of the laboratory, maintaining a well-supplied and hazard-free work environment.
• Provide training, guidance, and feedback on laboratory procedures; oversee activities within assigned shift or area, and complete special assignments as directed.
• Manage the physical laboratory environment in compliance with New York State DOH, Joint Commission, OSHA, and CLIA regulations.
• Demonstrate sound decision-making and ensure smooth workflow in support of departmental operations.
• Assist laboratory management in the setup of new instrumentation and the development and optimization of operational protocols.

Skills

Highly motivated

Team player

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

BS or BA in a relevant field

Tools

LIS software

Job description

About Us:

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.

Molecular Diagnostics Serviceat MSK is a leading-edge clinical laboratory that develops and performs a wide range of sophisticated tests for comprehensive molecular profiling of tumors. The lab is best known for its development of two pioneering assays:MSK-IMPACTandMSK-ACCESS.

• MSK-IMPACT is an FDA-authorized next-generation sequencing (NGS) test that analyzes both tumor and matched normal DNA to identify clinically actionable mutations. It has been used in over 40,000 patient cases at MSK, helping clinicians refine cancer diagnoses, guide personalized treatment decisions, and determine eligibility for clinical trials.
• MSK-ACCESS is a liquid biopsy assay that detects circulating cell-free DNA in blood samples. This enables genomic characterization of cancers when tissue samples are unavailable and supports longitudinal monitoring of disease burden over time.

The Molecular Diagnostics Service is equipped with some of the most advanced robotic and automated instruments available, supporting both traditional molecular testing, high-throughput extraction, and high-throughput NGS workflows. These technologies ensure precision, efficiency, and scalability in delivering clinically meaningful insights that directly impact patient care.

Role Overview

• Perform technical duties within the designated laboratory section, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain complete, accurate, legible, and well-organized records, logs, and files in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Prepare and enter test results into the laboratory information system with minimal supervision.
• Ensure the accuracy of all tests by strictly adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with the laboratory supervisor to review, troubleshoot, and optimize procedures and work assignments.
• Participate in the Proficiency Testing Program and support inspection readiness, as assigned.
• Contribute to the laboratory inventory program by maintaining adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.
• Perform routine and advanced equipment maintenance; generate clear, well-formatted documentation as needed.
• Support the cleanliness, safety, and organization of the laboratory, maintaining a well-supplied and hazard-free work environment.
• Provide training, guidance, and feedback on laboratory procedures; oversee activities within assigned shift or area, and complete special assignments as directed.
• Manage the physical laboratory environment in compliance with New York State DOH, Joint Commission, OSHA, and CLIA regulations.
• Demonstrate sound decision-making and ensure smooth workflow in support of departmental operations.
• Assist laboratory management in the setup of new instrumentation and the development and optimization of operational protocols.

Key Qualifications

• A BS or BA with at least 1-2 years of experience in extraction-based methods.
• NYS clinical license

Core Skills

• Highly motivated
• An excellent team player
• Organized and flexible with tasks
• Highly attentive to details
• Able to multi-task to prioritize work
• A quick learner
• Committed to improving cancer care

Additional Information

• Location: Schwartz Building, 1250 First Avenue, New York, NY
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 6 pm
• Reporting to Supervisor, Molecular Diagnostic Lab

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Pay Range: $47.23 - $75.59FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing

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

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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