Flow Cytometry Technologist

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

The Flow Cytometry Technologist performs advanced flow cytometry testing for clinical diagnostics, including sample preparation, data acquisition, software analysis, immunophenotyping, and cell sorting. The role involves developing complex antibody panels and using multiparametric analysis, gating strategies, data normalization, and visualization to support accurate and reproducible analysis of cell populations and biomarkers. The technologist maintains flow cytometry instruments, helps ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and may lead the development, validation, and implementation of new assays. The position also includes charge technician duties when an on-site supervisor or manager is absent, staff training and competency assessment, workflow and staffing coordination, inventory management, and communication of operational issues. A $25K sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Licensed as a Medical Technologist by the State of Florida in the appropriate specialties.
Three to five years of experience in the specialty.
Proficiency in flow cytometry sample preparation, data acquisition, and software analysis.
Ability to operate advanced flow cytometry instruments and perform immunophenotyping and cell sorting.
Proficiency in multiparametric analysis, gating strategies, data visualization, software algorithms, and data normalization techniques.
Proficiency in technical, quality, and regulatory aspects of flow cytometry.

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 previous 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, including staff test rotation, timely submission of results, investigation of flagged items, and documentation of corrective action.
Orient new employees, conduct in-services, assess staff competency, and provide 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 appropriate courses of action, including covering workstations when needed.
Perform charge technician duties in the absence of an on-site supervisor or manager.
Maintain flow cytometry instruments.
Prepare samples, acquire data, and use software such as Kaluza Analysis Software to analyze cell populations and biomarkers.
Operate advanced flow cytometry instruments for fluorescent-marker analysis, immunophenotyping, and cell sorting.
Develop complex antibody panels to analyze multiple cellular markers.
Perform multiparametric analysis, apply gating strategies, and generate high-resolution visualizations for immunophenotyping and cell sorting.
Use software algorithms and data normalization techniques to improve reproducibility and insights into cell population dynamics.
Lead development, validation, and implementation of new assays.
Address technical, quality, and regulatory aspects of flow cytometry.
Communicate and document unusual occurrences or deviations from routine operations in the Communication Log or to the supervisor or manager.
Perform other tasks as assigned.