Part-time morning shift
For over three decades, the staff of the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM) of Weill Cornell Medical College have been helping people from around the world to complete their families.
The Reproductive Endocrinology Laboratory is vital to CRM's work: the Center's physicians use the results of the blood testing performed at the laboratory to diagnose reproductive issues, monitor patient response to ovarian stimulation during ovulation induction, identify the optimal time for retrieval of oocytes during an IVF cycle and to confirm pregnancy after treatment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process samples and perform assays required for NYS proficiency testing specimens
- Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
- Identify, prioritize, and process all clinical samples while ensuring viability and sample integrity throughout the test process
- Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical test processes and evaluate results produced relative to the diagnostic assessment
- Assist in evaluating data for accuracy and verify any questionable finding with proper documentation, thorough investigation, and appropriate follow-through
- Complete testing processes without any errors, using written policies, procedures, and other appropriate resources
- Evaluate and monitor quality control programs, reviews results, worksheets, and other data for accuracy and completeness
- Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
- Adhere to quality control guidelines to ensure specimen integrity and result accuracy
- Monitor and maintain inventory of reagents and consumables to prevent shortages
- Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls
- Perform complete record keeping of all lab reports, lab logs, and requisition forms
- Report unusual or abnormal results to the laboratory supervisor and director
- Perform various assays and procedures for research studies
- Assist doctors and nurses with patient results
- Assist director in evaluating and researching new methods and instrumentation
- Support and work with new orienteers to demonstrate correct techniques and equipment
- Serve as a technical expert and a resource to department staff
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License Required
- Part-time
- 3 days a week and alternating weekends
**This position does not offer US sponsorship.