Medical Lab Assistant

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 Posting: MLA II, Clinical Chemistry

Exciting Opportunity at MSK!

In the Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology at MSK, we’re taking daring steps to redefine what’s possible! Our innovative clinical laboratories provide sophisticated technology and automated equipment that allow us 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 also dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to further develop the skills and ambitions of our Medical Technologists, Laboratory Managers, and Laboratory Directors. Our specialists also play a vital role in clinical research through contributions we make to the development of new laboratory tests and diagnostic platforms!

Interested in hearing more? Visit our Laboratory Medicine website to learn more about our expertise and review our videos:

• Inquisitive & Hard-working People: Laboratory Medicine
• A Day in the Life | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Role Overview:

• Reviewing appropriateness of lab tests requests
• Performs specimen archiving and sample preparation for laboratory for testing - specimen accessioning, centrifugation, and aliquoting
• Laboratory automation and equipment:
• Loads and retrieves specimens from laboratory automation
• Performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Maintains neat and accurate equipment records
• Materials Management: 

• Submits, processes and follows up on orders for laboratory supplies
• Receives and unpacks reagents and chemicals according to regulatory requirements and lab policy
• Maintains accurate record keeping of reagents and chemicals

• Telephone coverage and other related duties.
• Performs delivery and messenger duties outside the center per instructions upon request.
• Works under direct supervision of lead technologists, laboratory Supervisors, and manager of the laboratory.

• Maintain a complete, accurate, and organized file system, filing addition/correction sheets, requisitions, and reference laboratories’ results according to laboratory guidelines
• Maintain an organized and secure supply area and reagent storage area to ensure easy access to reagents, chemicals, and supplies
• Contribute to the upkeep and safety of the laboratory and assure a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area

Key Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED + 2-4 years of confirmed experience
• Strong digital literacy in Word and Excel
• Excellent information leadership skills to communicate, explain, interpret, share, and present information to laboratory and hospital staff

Core Skills:

• An effective communicator, capable of resolving how best to reach different audiences
• Flexible in your approach and demeanor to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances
• Adept at crafting partnerships and working collaboratively to meet shared objectives and goals
• Very comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information:

• 8 AM – 4 PM
• Location: MSKCC Center for Lab Medicine – 327 E. 64^th Street, NY, NY
• Reports to: Manager, Clinical Chemistry

Pay Range: $22.12-$31.13

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