Posted: 27-Aug-26
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full-time
Categories: Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 101295
About Us
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.
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. 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 dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to develop further the skills and ambitions of our medical technologists, laboratory managers, and laboratory directors.
The clinical Histocompatibility Lab is located in the state-of-the-art laboratory medicine facility on East 64th Street. Our Laboratory Medicine Building maximizes operational efficiency, allowing our Laboratory Medicine team to provide test results more quickly. For further information, please visit: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine: Our Expertise | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen...
The is seeking a Laboratory Technologist with molecular or histocompatibility experience to join their team. Our laboratory testing focuses on molecular methodologies including Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), in addition to serology. Areas of innovation include development and evaluation of new clinical assays for patient-donor pre-transplant evaluation and post-transplantation monitoring.
We offer an on-the-job training program in histocompatibility allowing the opportunity to apply for a New York State Histocompatibility restricted license.
Role Overview
- Perform and maintain competency in the technical and related work in the Histocompatibility Laboratory to support the hospital's Hematopoietic Stem Cell and Bone Marrow transplantation program. Testing includes DNA extraction, PCR, HLA typing by NGS, engraftment monitoring by NGS, KIR typing, and HLA antibody screening.
- Interpret molecular data for patient and donor testing.
- Have the opportunity to assist with the development and evaluation of new clinical assays for patient-donor pre-transplant evaluation and post-transplantation monitoring.
- Contribute to translational research projects.
- Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the Laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures
- Create and help maintain an environment that emphasizes safety following New York State DOH, ASHI, Joint Commission, OSHA and CLIA regulations
- Perform routine and advanced equipment maintenance
- Contribute to the upkeep and safety of the Laboratory and assures a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area
- Participate in the laboratory inventory program that provides adequate inventories of reagents and supplies
- Provide direction, training, and feedback on routine laboratory procedures, as assigned
- Maintain complete, accurate, legible, neat, organized, up-to-date records/logs/files
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- A NY State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required or eligible to apply for NY license or Histocompatibility restricted license
- 2+ years of experience working in a clinical laboratory required
- 2+ years of experience working in a molecular laboratory strongly preferred.
- Excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills
- ASCP certification preferred
Additional Information
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm
Pay Range: $47.23 - $75.59
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
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