Medical Lab Assistant - Cytology Lab

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

21h•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant for the Cytology Lab. This department is comprised of disease-specific pathologists, molecular diagnosticians, clinical laboratory testing experts, educators, and researchers focused on adult and pediatric cancers. The faculty collaborate with oncologists and surgeons to personalize patient treatment plans and are involved in developing new diagnostic tests. The Medical Lab Assistant will play a crucial role in maintaining the organization and accessibility of laboratory materials.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory as a Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant or related job.
High School Diploma/GED
Articulate and able to deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner
Able to work effectively in an energizing environment, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond to changing priorities
Capable of performing tasks with a high degree of accuracy and setting priorities to see projects through completion
Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

File/retrieve microscopic slide and paraffin blocks correctly and maintain them in an organized manner
Ensure that materials are filed chronologically by year and accession number
Perform proper identification to ensure materials retrieved match the forms submitted
Maintain accurate and complete records
Delivers requests in a timely manner and provides updates to the requestor as needed
Open monthly standing orders and record items in the inventory logbook
Pull specimen containers designated for additional testing
Discard specimen containers
Maintain stain set-ups