Technologist II - Koch Rapid Results Laboratory

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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

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 II

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

2+ years of clinical laboratory experience

Blood Bank experience preferred

Core Skills:

Great attention to detail

Organized and flexible with tasks

Highly attentive to details

Additional Information:

Shift:

7 AM-3 PM/8 AM-4 PM, rotating every 3
rd

weekend 8 AM - 4 PM, including holidays

Reports to:

Manager, Koch Rapid Results Laboratory

Location
:

David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care, 530 E 74th St, New York, NY 10021

Helpful Links

Compensation Philosophy

Benefits

Pay Range: $47.23 - $75.59

FSLA 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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