Laboratory Technologist II - Main Hospital Rapid Results Laboratory (overnight)

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: We are currently seeking an experienced Laboratory Technologist II to join our Main Hospital Rapid Results Laboratory.

Role Overview:

• Perform technical duties in all laboratory sections, with minimal supervision, as assigned.

• 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 (hematology, chemistry experience preferred)

Core Skills:

• Great attention to detail

• Organized and flexible with tasks

• Highly attentive to details

Additional Information:

• Schedule:  Monday-Friday, Midnight to 8 am, with rotating weekends

• Location: Main Hospital Campus, 1275 York Avenue in NYC

• Reports to: Supervisor, Laboratory Medicine

10% differential for nights, and an additional 10% differential for weekends!

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