Technologist IV - Chemistry

Pay Range: $56.77-$90.83 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.   Job Description: Exciting Opportunity at MSK: 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, 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 experts 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. Role Overview: We are currently seeking Lab Technologist IV, Technical Specialist with experience in Chemistry and Immunoassay testing.The Technologist IV, Technical Specialist is an expert technologist who demonstrates leadership and excellence in the assigned area of the Laboratory, functions as a team leader in specialty, and maintains technical expertise in all areas of Laboratory. Role Overview:Perform technical duties in laboratory sections as assigned.Act as resource to resolve equipment problems.Troubleshoot equipment problems by referring to vendor manual.Identify and resolve problems, escalating to next level when appropriate.Works with vendor technical support. Maintains troubleshooting log.Assure preventative maintenance and service is scheduled in a timely fashion.Manage equipment databases, ensuring Medical Equipment Database is up-to-date and complete.Oversee linearity and calibration verification.Review and perform routine and advanced equipment maintenance.Assist in selection of new equipment.Facilitate communication with staff about equipment (alerts staff ifequipment down, repair required, etc).Maintain complete, accurate, legible, neat, organized, up-to-date records/logs/files/databases.Create neat, accurate, well-formatted documents.Contribute to upkeep and safety of the laboratory and assure a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area.Provide direction, training, and feedback on routine laboratory procedures, as assigned.Trains other technologists in the area(s) they oversee.Oversees activities of assigned shift/area. Performs special assignments, as directed.Monitor Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Safety and Inspection Control practices to assure compliance with internal and external regulations.Ensure smooth workflow and demonstrate decision-making abilities in all aspects of performance in support of the Department.Key Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Sciences or Medical Technology required.6+ years of clinical laboratory experience (4+ years required with a relevant Masters) requiredA current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License requiredASCP preferredCore Skills: An excellent team playerOrganized and flexible with tasksHighly attentive to detailsCommitted to improving cancer careAdditional Information: Location: MSKCC Center for Laboratory Medicine, New York, NYShift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm and 8am - 4pmRotating Weekends and HolidaysReporting into: Manager, Laboratory MedicinePay Range: $56.77-$90.83  Helpful Links:MSK Compensation PhilosophyReview Our Greats Benefits OfferingsPlease click to learn more about MSK's compensation philosophy.  #LIOn-Site#ZIPHP#LI-POST Closing: 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.    Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. 

Created: 2025-05-14