Flow Cytometry Technologist

Mount Sinai Medical Center•Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Flow Cytometry Technologist to support clinical diagnostics and laboratory operations. The role performs flow cytometry testing, including sample preparation, data acquisition, and software analysis, and maintains flow cytometry instruments. The technologist analyzes cell populations and biomarkers, develops complex antibody panels, and applies multiparametric analysis and data normalization to support accurate, reproducible immunophenotyping and cell sorting. The position may also lead development, validation, and implementation of new assays and perform charge technologist duties when the on-site supervisor or manager is absent. The role also supports quality, staffing, training, inventory, and continuity of laboratory operations. It communicates pending orders and issues between shifts, reviews quality control, oversees proficiency testing, assesses staff competency, and responds to equipment failures and patient-care issues. A $25,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Florida state licensure as a Medical Technologist in the appropriate specialties.
Three to five years of experience in the specialty.
Proficiency in sample preparation, data acquisition, and flow cytometry software analysis.
Ability to operate advanced flow cytometry instruments and perform immunophenotyping and cell sorting.
Ability to develop complex antibody panels and perform multiparametric analysis, gating strategies, and data normalization.
Knowledge of flow cytometry technical, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Flow Cytometry Specialist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate at shift change and follow through on pending orders or issues from the prior shift.
Review quality control, report significant deviations to the manager, and document corrective actions.
Organize work to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Determine specimen acceptability and priority, taking appropriate action.
Order and maintain reagent and supply inventory to support patient care and control costs.
Recognize equipment failures and take corrective action.
Oversee proficiency testing, rotate testing among staff, submit results on time, investigate flagged items, and document corrective action.
Orient new employees, conduct in-services, assess staff competency, and conduct annual safety training.
Ensure adequate staffing and adjust schedules and workstation assignments as needed.
Address patient-care problems and special requests from medical staff or pathologists.
Teach and train staff or students as assigned.
Assess situations and determine an appropriate course of action, including covering workstations when needed.
Perform charge technologist duties when the on-site supervisor or manager is absent.
Maintain flow cytometry instruments.
Perform sample preparation, data acquisition, and software analysis, including use of Kaluza Analysis Software.
Operate advanced flow cytometry instruments to analyze fluorescently marked cell populations for clinical diagnostics, immunophenotyping, and cell sorting.
Develop complex antibody panels to analyze multiple cellular markers.
Perform multiparametric analysis and gating, and generate high-resolution visualizations for immunophenotyping and cell sorting.
Apply software algorithms and data normalization techniques to improve reproducibility and insights into cell population dynamics.
Lead development, validation, and implementation of new assays.
Apply technical, quality, and regulatory knowledge across flow cytometry operations.
Communicate and document unusual occurrences or deviations from routine operations in the Communication Log or with the supervisor or manager.
Perform other tasks as assigned.