Job Description

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.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: We are looking for a trained Technologist to join our innovative Blood Bank laboratory!

Role Overview:

• Reviews requisitions and orders, verifies accuracy of corresponding specimens, documents specimen collection information in LIS, accurately, and updates, as necessary.
• Assures the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures. Performs routine and advanced equipment maintenance.
• Contributes to the upkeep and safety of the laboratory and assures a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area. Maintains adequate inventories of reagents and supplies.
• Provides direction, training, and feedback on all laboratory procedures, as assigned. Trains other technologists in specialty area.
• Assists lab management in department orientation of trainees and discusses the schedule. Verifies that all preliminary paperwork, passwords, safety and HIPAA trainings are completed. Prepares schedules with required elements of teaching for all levels of trainees in the various laboratory sections, coordinating the activities with section supervisors and senior staff.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biology, Laboratory Science or Medical Technology or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience as a NYS Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Blood bank experience

Core Skills:

• Ability to work with diverse workforce and must possess good human relation skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, ongoing commitment to upgrading job skills, teaching skills desirable
• Demonstration of good organizational skills and ability to function independently with strong leadership qualities
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of investigators, technical personnel and regulatory staff
• Demonstrate problem-solving capabilities, sound written and oral communication skills

Additional Information:

• Location: 327 E 64 TH Street, New York, NY 10065
• Shift: 3p-11p M-F; every 3 rd Weekend

Pay Range: $46.26 - $74.00

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• Learn more about our Benefits!
• Please click to learn more about MSK’s compensation philosophy.

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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