Part-Time Laboratory Coordinator I, Diagnostics

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a part-time Laboratory Coordinator I to support routine diagnostic laboratory procedures and general lab operations in certified labs.

Responsibilities include performing basic procedures to isolate and identify microbial pathogens, preparing specimens, operating automated analyzers, and contributing to quality control.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or combination of equivalent lab education and experience.
• No experience required but some lab exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and routine diagnostic laboratory procedures for the 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.

Education

Associate degree or combination of equivalent lab experience and education

Job description

The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a part-time Laboratory Coordinator I to support routine diagnostic laboratory procedures and general lab operations in certified labs.

Responsibilities include performing basic procedures to isolate and identify microbial pathogens, preparing specimens, operating automated analyzers, and contributing to quality control.