Medical Laboratory Assistant II

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. In the Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology at MSK, we’re taking daring steps to redefine what’s possible! Our innovative clinical laboratories provide sophisticated technology and automated equipment that allow us to get to answers faster and more efficiently, with a strong emphasis on applied and translational research. We are committed to the growth and advancement of the department, and fully support the active collaboration of scientists, clinicians, and industry guides to develop next-generation laboratory methods. MSK is also dedicated to providing diverse educational opportunities to further develop the skills and ambitions of our Medical Technologists, Laboratory Managers, and Laboratory Directors. Our specialists also play a vital role in clinical research through contributions we make to the development of new laboratory tests and diagnostic platforms! We are currently seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant. In this position, you will provide technical support for the Pathologists’ clinical activities. This is an exciting opportunity for those seeking to grow their professional careers in pathology.

Requirements

• 2-4 years experience in a clinical laboratory as a Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant or related job
• High School Diploma/GED
• Eager to learn
• Strong attention to detail
• Great communication
• Works well with a team
• Medical Terminology

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions, consents, and order entry orders to verify the accuracy of corresponding specimens, and enter required data into the computer
• Prepare and triage specimens for testing or send out to another laboratory for testing using the laboratory computer system
• Clear and prompt communication with ordering genetic counselor, clinical teams, lab technologists, and attendings
• Extraction and transcription patient and familial cancer history
• Maintain a complete, accurate, and organized file system, requisitions, and reference laboratories’ results according to laboratory guidelines
• Contribute to the upkeep and safety of the laboratory and assure a clean, safe, adequately supplied work area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED