FGP Clinical Immunogenetics Technologist IV *Industry City, Brooklyn*

$138,330 - $138,330/Yr

NYU Langone Health - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Hospitals

About the position

The FGP Clinical Immunogenetics Technologist IV position at NYU Grossman School of Medicine involves leading high-complexity molecular assays in the Transplant Institute Immunogenetics Laboratory. The role requires strong technical expertise in molecular testing, organizational skills, and the ability to train and assess other laboratory personnel. The technologist will also participate in quality control, research development, and maintain compliance with laboratory standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive/accession specimens and verify all information is accurate and complete.
• Maintain competency in each laboratory assay.
• Accurately document all laboratory results and ensure all records are complete.
• Maintain computer records for patient data test results reagents and supplies.
• Participate in laboratory quality control and equipment maintenance.
• Perform proficiency testing on a rotational basis.
• Prepare laboratory reagents.
• Perform inventory checks.
• Maintain a safe and clean laboratory area.
• Adhere to all laboratory and institutional policies and procedures.
• Participate in continuing education programs and maintain CE credits for NYSDOH and MT ASCP if applicable accreditation.
• Rotate on-call coverage for stat procedures.
• Teach laboratory procedures to extra-departmental staff including residents and fellows as well as visiting students and clinicians.
• Train Clinical Technologist I, II & III and Laboratory Assistant personnel.
• Perform competency assessments for Clinical Technologist I, II & III.
• Troubleshoot techniques and instrumentation issues.
• Validate new assays.
• Write and validate new SOPs.
• Accurately analyze, interpret and report results.
• Participate in research development and implementation of improved or new clinical laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of histocompatibility and immunogenetics theory and applications.
• Maintain technical and behavioral competencies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or MT ASCP certification or a bachelor's degree in Biology or Chemistry or equivalent.
• Meets requirements to obtain a New York State Department of Health full license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) or a restricted license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Histocompatibility (CLT HICO).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in dealing with scientific principles involved in the methodology performed as well as alternative methodologies and their application to a given situation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and hospital-based and laboratory-based software systems.
• Three years as a Clinical Immunogenetics Technologist III or seven years experience in other high complexity clinical or research testing.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Must be available to report to work within one hour of STAT testing requests.

Nice-to-haves

• American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT).
• American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS).
• Five years experience in Histocompatibility Immunogenetics testing with a concentration in molecular testing.
• New York State Department of Health full license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) or a restricted license as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Histocompatibility (CLT HICO).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.