Company Overview

At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

In compliance with applicable New York and New Jersey State regulatory authorities, COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) is mandatory for all MSK employees, contingent workers, and volunteers. Exceptions are permitted for those employees who request and receive an approved medical or fully remote exemption.

*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 five months after receiving the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months after the J&J vaccine.

Job Description

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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 also dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to further develop the skills and ambitions of our medical technologists, laboratory managers, and laboratory directors.

It's a very exciting time for our Department as many of our teams have recently moved into our new state-of-the-art laboratory medicine facility on East 64th Street! Our new Laboratory Medicine Building maximizes 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 Main Hospital Rapid Results Lab (MHRRL) is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technologist to join their team. We have invested in cutting edge technology in this lab and have a strong focus upon molecular sequencing.

You will:

• Perform technical duties in all laboratory sections, with little direction, 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 direction.
• Build neat, accurate, well-formatted documents.
• Contribute to upkeep and safety to assure a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area.
• Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance
• Manage the physical environment of the laboratory in accordance with New York State DOH, Joint Commission, OSHA and CLIA regulations
• Monitor Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety and Inspection Control practices to assure compliance with internal and external regulations.

You have:

• A current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License
• A Bachelors degree (Masters or greater preferred).
• 2+ years of clinical laboratory experience, preferably in hematology and/or chemistry

Hours:

• Part-time Night Shift
• Saturday and Sunday, 12am - 8am plus one alternating weekday 12am - 8am

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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.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.