Laboratory Technologist - Full Time - Microbiology - Days- Competitive Sign-On Bonus and New Rates
About The Position
Laboratory Technologist - Full Time - Microbiology - Days- Competitive Sign-On Bonus and New Rates At NewYork Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where Laboratory Technologists are redefining the limits of science and medicine. With patients from across the globe, we study some of the most complex and rarely seen medical conditions—with unmatched energy and expertise. And we continue this proud tradition of patient-focused achievement through attentive leadership, close interdisciplinary collaboration and state-of-the-art technology, all in an Ivy League Academic Medical Center environment. Join us, and become one of the people who Make It Possible. Here you'll have the opportunity to conduct routine and complex tests on clinical specimens rotating through areas of the laboratory in Microbiology including Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology, and Covid testing. You'll troubleshoot instruments and methods while preparing biological sample for analysis including tissue, blood, urine, spinal fluid, respiratory specimens and others. Perform Microscopic examination of the samples and conduct quality control procedures and assist in the evaluation of new equipment, reagents and methodologies. Calibrate and maintain advanced lab instrumentation including Biofire, Bactec FX, Cobas 6800, Cepheid, and Maldi-Tof . Research and establish new procedures to improve laboratory operations. This is a day shift position working Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm plus alternate weekends & rotating holidays. Location is our Columbia campus in Upper Manhattan/Washington Heights. Competitive sign-on bonus up to $10K : New graduates eligible Experiential bonus commensurate with experience
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology (or equivalent curriculum)
- New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure from the New York State Education Department
Nice To Haves
- New graduates welcomed to apply
- ASCP certification
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and complex tests on clinical specimens rotating through areas of the laboratory in Microbiology including Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology, and Covid testing.
- Troubleshoot instruments and methods while preparing biological sample for analysis including tissue, blood, urine, spinal fluid, respiratory specimens and others.
- Perform Microscopic examination of the samples and conduct quality control procedures and assist in the evaluation of new equipment, reagents and methodologies.
- Calibrate and maintain advanced lab instrumentation including Biofire, Bactec FX, Cobas 6800, Cepheid, and Maldi-Tof .
- Research and establish new procedures to improve laboratory operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
