Technologist II - Molecular Genetics Laboratory

Job details

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.

Role Overview:

Coordinates, provides leadership for, and performs with proficiency the technical and related work of the Laboratory.

The LT3 specializes in one of six differentiated career pathways:
1. Quality Management Specialist (QMS): Participates in monitoring and reporting QC; assures compliance with regulations.
2. Laboratory Information Specialist (LIS): Oversees the laboratory's LIS responsibilities in collaboration with LIS management team.
3. Education Coordinator: Coordinates education program for Laboratory in collaboration with lab management.
4. Technical Specialist - Generalist: Provides technical expertise; assists in all areas of Laboratory as assigned by lab management.
5. Technical Specialist - Assays: Develops new methods and improves current methods in collaboration with lab management.
6. Technical Specialist - Instrumentation: Coordinates equipment validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in collaboration with lab management.

Key Qualifications:

The Diagnostic Molecular Genetics (DMG) Lab located at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Molecular Technologist, performing state of the art molecular techniques to investigate genetic and clinically useful molecular biomarkers for hereditary cancers.

As a Molecular Technologist you will:

• Perform DNA testing on samples received by the laboratory for accurate clinical and test development reporting
• Perform approved genetic and molecular biology laboratory testing procedures involving techniques such as DNA isolation, PCR, DNA sequencing, Real-Time Quantitative PCR, MLPA, and others
• Review sample and quality control (QC) test performance reporting issues to the laboratory supervisor
• Complete testing within approved test turn around times
• Operate and maintain laboratory automation as directed to complete DNA testing procedures
• Utilize approved laboratory computer hardware, software and online portals to complete and report test results
• Ensure proper use of all biosafety protocols for safe specimen handling and experiment setups
• Review assigned test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, and other potential problems
• Verify patient identification at all steps of every procedure and maintain complete accuracy
• Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling and experimentation to avoid contamination
• Notify laboratory supervisor of discrepancies, troubleshoot, and document corrective action taken
• Operate laboratory equipment under approved safety guidelines and according to approved procedures
• Perform necessary equipment checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and QC on equipment per laboratory guidelines, as assigned
• Help maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment per New York State Department of Health and Joint Commission clinical laboratory regulations

Requirements:

• BS in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License Required, or ASCP Certification, eligible for NYS Technologist License
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong laboratory and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, safely, and efficiently are essential
• Ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork and leadership are preferred
• Strong creative thinking and clinical laboratory problem solving skills

Hours: Monday-Friday, Day shift

Our DMG Lab hours are: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

DMG Main Lab Location: MSK Main Campus, 1250 1st Avenue, Level-9, Room S-910, New York, NY. 10065.

Core Skills:

• Ability to work in a team setting.

Pay Range: $46.26 - $74.00

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing:

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

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