Technologist II – Clinical Chemistry

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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.

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 department as Memorial Sloan Kettering has a state-of-the-art laboratory medicine facility on East 64th Street between First and Second Avenues. The Laboratory Medicine Building maximizes operational efficiency, allowing the Laboratory Medicine team to provide test results faster 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

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are currently seeking an experienced Lab Technologist II with experience in Clinical Chemistry.

Role Overview: 

• Perform technical duties in laboratory sections as assigned.

• Maintain complete, accurate, legible, neat, organized, up-to-date records/logs/files/databases.

• Performs routine and advanced equipment maintenance.

• Create neat, accurate, well-formatted documents.

• Contribute to upkeep and safety of the laboratory and assure a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area.

• Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures.

• Manage the physical environment of the laboratory in accordance with New York State DOH, Joint Commission, OSHA and CLIA regulations

• Provide direction, training, and feedback on routine laboratory procedures, as assigned.

• Trains other technologists in the area(s) they oversee.

• Oversees activities of assigned shift/area. Performs special assignments, as directed.

• Monitor Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety and Inspection Control practices to assure compliance with internal and external regulations.

• Ensure smooth workflow and demonstrate decision-making abilities in all aspects of performance in support of the Department.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree (Medical Technology, Biology, or Clinical Laboratory Sciences) required

• Current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required

• 2+ years of relevant clinical laboratory work experience required

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:30 or 4 pm start time to 11:30 pm or 12 am (depends on bench assignment) will change weekly; Rotating weekend, every 4th weekend – 4 pm on Saturday to 8 am Sunday, would get day off week before

• Location: 327 E. 64th Street, New York, NY

• Reports to: Manager, Laboratory Medicine

Pay Range: $46.26-$74.00/hr.

*10% night differential for all hours as part of schedule mentioned above, plus additional 10% weekend differential for any weekend hours worked.

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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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