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POSITION SUMMARY:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Lab Technologist.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for performing complex clinical laboratory tests on specimens for diagnostic purposes under minimal supervision.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Data acquisition: Operates cytometers demonstrating knowledge of various types of Diva and FACSuite software. Sets up instrument for acquisition according to the test and panel. During acquisition matches sample number and antibody combination on the tube and in the computer.

• Sample staining: Clearly labels tubes with sample number and antibody combination. Performs cell surface and intracellular staining according to the panel following SOP. Follows safety procedures.

• Cell isolation: Prepares samples to be tested, isolates leukocytes from peripheral blood, bone marrow and tissue specimens based on standard operating procedures. Working with single cell suspension counts total number of cells and determines their viability using microscope and hemocytometer. Adjusts cell concentration accordingly.

• Reagent preparation:Prepares all reagents according to the recipes described in Standard operating procedures(SOP) manual.

• Calibration and Instrument QC Monitoring: FACSCanto II Daily runs7-color calibration forT-cell subset and CS and T beads for leukemia/lymphoma immunophenotyping. Checks if all parameters passed and records results in the log book.

• Equipment start-up: FACSCanto II During cytometer warm-up replaces sheath fluid,clean and shut-down solutions, empties waste and runs Fluidics start up.

• Temperature and humidity monitoring: Performs daily checks and records temperatures of all refrigerators, freezers and water baths. Records ambient temperature and humidity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from a program registered by the NYS Department of Education or Bachelor's Degree in the major of biology, chemistry or physical sciences from an accredited college or university
• One year in a clinical laboratory (Completion of an internship program at a qualified institution is acceptable)
• License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist by the State of New York based on the on the Special Provision of the Regulations of the Commissioner in accordance with the Clinical Laboratory Technology Practice Act
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required

REQUIRED LICENSES: CliniclLabTechnolgst-NYSPermit, Clinical Lab Technologist-NYS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient computer skills
• ASCP registry preferred
• Multitasking abilities and flexibility are a plus

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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