Laboratory Technician I - OneTenCoalition
New York, NY
About the Job
Title: Laboratory Technician I
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Finance and Research Accounting
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $26.20 - $29.34
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Under direction, is responsible for the collection, processing, and transportation of clinical samples and data entry within research and clinical settings. This role also assists in coordination of special research project requests.
Job Responsibilities
Education
Experience
Bachelors in biology or clinical science, or related science field, is preferred.
Approximately 1-2 years of experience in a clinical/research setting.
Must have experience with sample processing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Standard laboratory space; Must be able to spend a large part of the day standing up and moving around; This role will require travel between multiple locations across NYC either by mass transit, foot, or taxi-cab.
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Finance and Research Accounting
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $26.20 - $29.34
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
Under direction, is responsible for the collection, processing, and transportation of clinical samples and data entry within research and clinical settings. This role also assists in coordination of special research project requests.
Job Responsibilities
- Interfaces and coordinates with one or more clinics for specimen pickup from collection sites and drop-off at processing site. Follows up with research teams on day of collections.
- Transports and delivers research biospecimens in appropriate manner. Assists and facilitates material distribution as needed.
- Updates various databases and accurately records patient and specimen material pick-up/drop-off related information.
- Collects and processes patient specimens and samples. Provides assistance to clinical and research staff regarding sample transport protocols.
- Communicates with other members of the department regarding study data and specimens or scheduling with clinicians.
- Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies onsite and re-orders as needed.
- Responsible for multidisciplinary coordination with core services & biobanking for the processing and storage of samples.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education
- Associate's Degree in Clinical science or related science field.
Experience
Bachelors in biology or clinical science, or related science field, is preferred.
Approximately 1-2 years of experience in a clinical/research setting.
Must have experience with sample processing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to multitask and keep track of what responsibilities are required per study.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Standard laboratory space; Must be able to spend a large part of the day standing up and moving around; This role will require travel between multiple locations across NYC either by mass transit, foot, or taxi-cab.
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
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