Technologist III- Microbiology (Translational Lab)

Company: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Location: New York
Posted on: March 28, 2025

Job Description:

Pay Range: $51.18-$81.95 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.

Job Description: Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Clinical Microbiology Lab is currently seeking an experienced Microbiology Technologist III for their Translation Laboratory and will be responsible for all laboratory operations.

We're taking ambitious steps to redefine what's possible in Laboratory Medicine! Our innovative 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 guides 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 the Laboratory Medicine Department as many of our teams have recently moved into our new innovative laboratory medicine facility on East 64th Street! Our new Laboratory Medicine Building improves 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:

Role Overview:

Work with Laboratory Directors on the set-up and design of new assays, selection of analytical methods, and validation. Establishes and optimizes operational protocols. Performance Expectations:

• Performs new assays, independently. Collects data, documents completely, and validates new method/assay.
• Applies statistical methods.
• Evaluates data results; summarizes data; prepares final report.
• Presents documentation to next level.
• Works with vendor technical support.
• Manages documentation; assimilates findings.
• Acquires and maintains a thorough knowledge of new test methodologies.
• Participates in advanced training.
• Educates/trains staff on new process/method/equipment.
• Develops/writes/updates new test/assay SOP.
• Creates competency for new test.
• Evaluates and documents competency of lab staff in collaboration with lab management.
• Key Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree clinical laboratory sciences required
  • 4+ years of proven experience required; Microbiology experience preferred
  • NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required
  • ASCP preferred Core Skills:
    • Highly motivated
    • Organized and flexible with tasks
    • Highly attentive to details
    • Able to multi-task to prioritize work
    • Committed to improving cancer care Additional Information:
      • Shift: 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday
      • Location: CLM Building
      • Reporting into: Manager, Laboratory Science Pay Range: $51.18-$81.95
        
        $10,000 bonus for new hires!
        
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          Closing: 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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