Clinical Lab Technician - Microbiology Job Locations USA-NY-New York Posted Date 1 day ago(10/15/2024 8:46 AM) Requisition ID 2024-80337 Category Allied Health - All Pay Range $37.54-$58.16 Pay Range $37.54-$58.16 Company Overview

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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. 

 

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Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Clinical Microbiology Lab is currently seeking an experienced Clinical Lab Technician who will be responsible for all laboratory operations.

 

Taking bold steps to redefine what’s possible in Laboratory Medicine. Our state-of-the-art clinical laboratories provide sophisticated technology and automated equipment that allow our teams to get to answers faster and more efficiently, with a strong emphasis on applied and translational research. We are committed to the growth and advancement of the department, and fully support the active collaboration of scientists, clinicians and industry experts to develop next-generation laboratory methods. MSK is also dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to further develop the skills and ambitions of our medical technologists and technicians, laboratory managers, and laboratory directors. Our experts also play a vital role in clinical research through contributions we make to the development of new laboratory tests and diagnostic platforms.

 

Role Overview:

Process patient samples for analysis and culture. This includes reviewing appropriateness of requests, accessioning, aliquotting, centrifugation, and shipping preparation for specimens sent to a reference laboratory.Perform pre-analytical steps related to the initial set-up and plating of microbiology specimens and stain preparation.Perform standard laboratory procedures requiring the limited exercise of independent judgment and interpretation.Work under direct supervision of clinical laboratory technologist, laboratory Supervisor or manager of a clinical laboratory.

Key Qualifications:

An Associate degree (or higher) from a certified clinical laboratory technician program registered by the NYSED.gov as licensure qualifying (or a program in certified clinical laboratory technician or a related title that is determined by the NYSED.gov to be the substantial equivalent of a registered program in certified clinical laboratory technician)New York State Certified Clinical Laboratory Technician required1-2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting strongly preferred

Core Skills:

Highly motivatedHighly attentive to detailsCommitted to improving cancer care

Additional Information:

Evening shift: 4PM-12AM with rotating weekends and holidaysReports into: Manager, Laboratory MedicineLocation: Main Campus

Pay Range: $37.54-$58.16

 

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