Job Description

Title: Clinical Laboratory Specialist-Embryology Laboratory

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Reproductive Endocrinology

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $31.32 - $36.87

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Position Summary

Under guidance and supervision, oversees and coordinates the daily activities within the clinical laboratory according to standard operating policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.
• Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition. Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed. May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements.
• Ensures laboratory quality assurance goals and standards are met. Evaluates results of quality control trends and implements corrective action when needed.
• Ensures that safe laboratory practices are followed, including the use and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Writes/amends laboratory operating protocols and implements new technology and protocols as needed.
• May perform microscopic imaging analyses.
• Will be responsible for daily quality control protocols and implementation. Daily monitoring of instruments and equipment in the lab.
• Will be responsible for daily tissue & cell culture activities and setups. Will be responsible for detailed preparation of patient laboratory records.
• May need to assist in the orientation and training of new staff and provide working supervision to lower-level laboratory staff. Will need to use computer programs and electronic medical records.

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

Approximately two years of related work experience within a clinical or research laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends. (Will need to start work at 6 AM)
• A detailed oriented person with a team-oriented approach

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard laboratory conditions

This position may handle biological materials from human subjects as required.

This position may require standing or sitting for long periods

This role may require working within Biologic Safety Levels 1 and 2

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