Medical Lab Assistant, Cytogenetics

Pay Range

$22.11-$30.62

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.

 

Vaccination for COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) 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 and Influenza (flu) vaccine requirements are permitted for those who request and receive an approved medical, religious, or fully remote exemption.  Requests for exemption can take up to two weeks to review. Vaccination or an approved exemption is required to start work. 

 

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Job Description

The Pathology Department is seeking a Lab Aide in our Cytogenetics Service

 

You will:

• Ensure staining solution levels are within the established range
• Change/rotate staining solutions after established number of slides have been stained
• Present one slide per rack to supervisor to be checked for staining quality
• Rotate reagents/supplies according to dates received and/or expiration dates
• Assemble slides according to case number in slide tray with corresponding requisition slip
• Sign out case by verifying each block in computer with presence of the slide tray
• Deliver “sign out” cases to pathologists or fellows
• Maintain competency in the clerical and related work of the laboratory, record keeping of reagents and chemicals, telephone coverage, and other related duties
• Work under direct supervision of senior technologist, laboratory supervisor or manager of the clinical laboratory
• Prepare and maintain organized laboratory requisition and result files
• Submits process and follow up on orders for laboratory supplies and equipment

You are:

• Committed to high standards of productivity
• Motivated to provide exceptional customer service
• Committed and eager to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Adaptable in your approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• A good decision maker, with proven success of making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals

You Need:

• High school plus 1-2 years of technical education or experience.
• Associates degree. Major: Clinical Laboratory Science preferred.
• 1 year of Basic Clinical Laboratory terminology.
• Ability to work as part of the team and independently when required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with Service Chiefs, Department Chairs/Directors, Administrators, Managers, attending staff, principal investigators, and peers outside division.
• External contacts: Vendors

Hours:

• Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM with occasional Saturday

 

Learn more about our Benefits!

 

Pay Range $22.11-$30.62

 

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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, a