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Location
New York
Salary
$0k - $0k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Title: Molecular Technologist I
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Molecular Hemepath Lab
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $43.19 - $47.09
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
The Molecular Technologist I is responsible for pre-analytical and analytical processes associated with specimen processing and test performance in Weill Cornell Medicine molecular and genomic laboratory. This role is responsible for performing selected procedures in the wet lab associated with molecular and genomic methods, including but not limited to sample preparation, library prep, sequencing, nucleotide extraction, quality control, Sanger and, RTPCR.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs molecular analysis of Blood, Bone Marrow, and Solid Tissue specimens.
- Ensures proper use of all protocols for specimen handling including accessioning, blood processing, DNA/RNA extractions, Gel Electrophoresis, Sanger and other PCR methods.
- Assists the lab director and Assay Development Specialist by carrying out test validations and writes project plan.
- Assures the accuracy and precision of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures.
- Keeps track of molecular test development projects and updates others on status.
- Enters technical and QC data into laboratory information system.
- Stocks supplies and cleans laboratory and prepares laboratory for next day’s processing requirements.
- Assists in developing new protocols for new clinical test assays and creates training material for new employees.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Bachelor's in clinical laboratory technology or a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or the physical sciences.
1-3 years of work experience, preferably in a molecular or genomics laboratory or completion of an accredited Molecular Laboratory Science Program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience in Molecular testing and lab techniques.
- Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and techniques.
Licenses and Certifications
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Other facts
About Weill Cornell Medical College
Weill Cornell Medicine 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.
The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine — faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and 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 Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar offers a Cornell University medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria, and Turkey. Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide comprehensive patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Weill Cornell Medicine is also affiliated with Houston Methodist.
At Weill Cornell Medicine, we connect the collective power of our integrated partners in education and research to provide world-class care for our individual patients—#CareDiscoverTeach.
What you'll do
- The Molecular Technologist I performs molecular analysis of various specimens and ensures proper specimen handling protocols are followed. They assist in test validations and maintain the accuracy of tests by adhering to quality control procedures.
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