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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

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 leukemia/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.
• 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 7am and 7pm.

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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.

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