Laboratory Technologist I or II, Cell Marker - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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. 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. One of the world’s most respected comprehensive centers devoted exclusively to cancer, we have been recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.

In compliance with applicable State regulatory authorities, COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all MSK staff. Staff are considered fully vaccinated upon completion of a primary vaccination series for COVID-19 (i.e., one dose of a single dose vaccine or a final dose of a multi-dose vaccine series). Exceptions from the COVID-19 vaccine requirement are permitted for those who request and receive an approved medical or fully remote exemption.  Requests for medical exemption can take up to two weeks to review. Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required to start work.

*Staff working at a MSK New Jersey location must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, which includes having completed the primary COVID-19 vaccination series and booster once eligible as mandated by New Jersey State. All New Jersey staff not yet eligible for a booster must receive a booster within 3 weeks of becoming eligible as a condition of continued employment at MSK.

Note: Individuals are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster two months after completion of a primary vaccination series for COVID-19.  Because vaccine-induced immunity can wane over time, MSK continues to strongly urge all staff to get a COVID-19 booster as soon as they become eligible to maintain their protective immunity for a longer period.

Job details

The Cell Marker Laboratory within the Hematopathology Service located at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Technologist I or II in our Diagnostic Leuke****mia/Lymphoma Cell Marker Flow Cytometry laboratory.

The Cell Marker Laboratory provides multi-parameter flow cytometric testing to aid in the diagnosis of hematologic diseases. The Cell Marker Laboratory provides testing for the detection of minimal residual disease and therapy monitoring. The lab also has the ability to sort out specific populations of abnormal cells for downstream testing like cytogenetics and molecular.  

You will: 

• Prepare and analyze samples according to written standard protocols. 
• Assist with instrument maintenance and quality control procedures. 
• Operate equipment carefully and according to procedures. 
• Help maintain commonly used equipment and resolve minor equipment problems.  
• Assure equipment and instruments meet performance standards. 
• Maintain QC related documents. 
• Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Maintain complete documentation for assay tracking and results for review/reporting. 
• Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems. 
• Verify patient identification at all steps of every procedure and maintain complete accuracy. 
• Notify supervisor of discrepancies and record corrective action taken. 
• Perform and maintain competency in the technical and related work of the laboratory. 
• Additional tasks involved in the operation of the laboratory may be assigned as needed.  

You Need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Biotechnology, Clinical Lab Sciences, or related field. 
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License. 
• 0-2 years of experience required for a Tech I
• 2+ years of experience + Master's degree for a Tech II
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently are essential. 
• Ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork. 

Hours: 

• Monday to Friday, Saturday rotation, 37.5 hours per week. 

• Variable, Hours will be between 6am and 7pm.  

Pay Range $44.52-$71.18

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***$5,000 sign-on bonus | Open to new employees only