Laboratory Technologist II, Microbiology - Evening Shift

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.

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Job Description

We are :

We're 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, laboratory managers, and laboratory directors.

It's an exciting time for our Laboratory Medicine Department as many of our teams have recently moved into our new innovative laboratory medicine facility on East 64th Street.

Our new Laboratory Medicine Building improves operational efficiency, allowing our Laboratory Medicine team to provide test results more quickly and reduce the amount of blood needed from a patient to generate those results.

For further information, please visit : https : / / www.mskcc.org / departments / laboratory-medicine / expertise

The Clinical Microbiology Lab is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technologist / Microbiologist to join their team. We have invested in groundbreaking technology in this lab and have a strong focus upon molecular sequencing.

You will :

• Perform technical duties related to the work of the clinical microbiology service : bacteriology, mycobacteriology, and molecular microbiology
• Maintain complete, accurate, legible, neat, organized, up-to-date records / logs / files,
• Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the Laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform routine and advanced equipment maintenance
• Contribute to the upkeep and safety of the Laboratory and assures a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area
• Participate in the laboratory inventory program that provides adequate inventories of reagents and supplies
• Create and help maintain an environment that emphasizes safety following New York State DOH, Joint Commission, OSHA and CLIA regulations
• Provide direction, training, and feedback on routine laboratory procedures, as assigned

You have :

• A Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• A NY State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required
• 2+ years of experience working as a Microbiologist in a clinical laboratory required
• Excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills
• ASCP certification preferred

Hours of work :

• 37.5 hours per week
• Evening shift, 4 PM - 12 AM
• Weekend and holiday rotation coverage as scheduled
• Schedules can be changed based on lab and applicant needs.

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Pay Range : $45.29-$72.42

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Closing

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