Mid-Atlantic HERC

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.

TECHNOLOGIST III - KOCH RAPID RESULTS - VIRGIL CHAN (Tasfina, Sherry)

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:

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 dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to develop further 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.

We are currently seeking an experienced Laboratory Technologist III to join our Koch Rapid Results Laboratory.

Role Overview:

• Coordinates, provides leadership for, and performs with proficiency the technical and related work of all laboratory sections.
• Maintain complete, accurate, legible, neat, organized, up-to-date records/logs/files.
• Prepare results for analysis and enter test results into the computer, with minimal supervision.
• Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures. Perform routine and advanced equipment maintenance; Create neat, accurate, well-formatted documents.
• Contribute to the upkeep and safety of the laboratory and assure a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area.
• Provide direction, training, and feedback on all laboratory procedures, as assigned. Oversee activities of assigned shift/area. Perform special assignments as directed.
• Manage the physical environment of the laboratory following New York State DOH, Joint Commission, OSHA and CLIA regulations.
• Ensure smooth workflow and demonstrate decision-making abilities in all aspects of performance in support of the Department.
• Participate in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting of the Laboratory instrumentation.
• Assist laboratory management to set-up new instrumentation, as well as to establish and optimize operational protocols.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Medical Technology, Biology, or Clinical Laboratory Sciences) required
• A current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License
• 4+ years of clinical laboratory experience

Core Skills:

• Great attention to detail
• Organized and flexible with tasks
• Highly attentive to details

Additional Information:

• Shift: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, with rotation every third weekend on day shift (8:00 AM-4:00 PM), including holidays.
• Reports to: Manager, Koch Rapid Results Laboratory
• Location: 530 East 74th Street Room 10123

Closing:

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

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