Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday - Friday

Location: New York, NY

Department: Clinical Laboratory

Compensation: Competitive | Commensurate with Experience

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Technologist – Level V to join a large academic medical center in New York City. This senior role combines hands-on laboratory testing with supervisory oversight, quality management, and operational leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to lead a high-performing laboratory team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise testing personnel; monitor QC, instrument maintenance, and quality assurance activities to ensure performance specifications are consistently met
• Initiate corrective/preventive actions when test systems deviate from established standards; ensure results are not reported until issues are resolved
• Verify staff training and proficiency prior to independent patient specimen testing; conduct and oversee competency assessments
• Perform preliminary review of proficiency testing, test methodology studies, and monthly QC/calibration/maintenance records
• Follow and enforce pre-analytic and analytic procedures; maintain thorough documentation of all tests, QC activities, and corrective actions
• Oversee full specimen lifecycle (pre-analytical through post-analytical), inventory management, and environmental condition monitoring
• Coordinate department staffing and scheduling; assist with hiring, training, and performance appraisals
• Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication on pending tasks, compliance items, and patient care priorities
• Manage departmental functions including financial oversight, site operations, and institutional PI processes; develop and implement processes to achieve strategic goals
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection control, safety policies, and continuing education requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology
• Valid NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license (NYSED) required
• Minimum 4 years of clinical laboratory technologist experience qualifying as a regulatory/accreditation supervisor
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from ASCP strongly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations, regulations, biosafety, and LIS/middleware applications
• Strong supervisory, communication, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to perform effectively under pressure

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal days
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage