Part-Time Lab Coordinator: Microbial Diagnostics & QC

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The part-time Laboratory Coordinator at Mount Sinai's Dermatology Laboratory performs basic and routine diagnostic procedures within certified labs. Responsibilities include isolating and identifying microbial pathogens from clinical specimens, preparing specimens, and operating automated analyzers with potential manual testing per detailed instructions.

Candidates should have an Associate degree or equivalent lab experience; some lab exposure is preferred but not required.

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.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The part-time Laboratory Coordinator at Mount Sinai's Dermatology Laboratory performs basic and routine diagnostic procedures within certified labs. Responsibilities include isolating and identifying microbial pathogens from clinical specimens, preparing specimens, and operating automated analyzers with potential manual testing per detailed instructions.

Candidates should have an Associate degree or equivalent lab experience; some lab exposure is preferred but not required.