Infection Control Technician (Research Technician)

$22.62-$34.06

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

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Job Description

We are looking for an Infection Control Technician to join our Infection Control Department!

You are

A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Committed and eager to embrace new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Able to hold yourself and others accountable in order to achieve goals and live up to commitments. Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives and goals. An effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding. Approachable – someone who is comfortable with diverse groups of people and able to make others comfortable with you.

You will

Collect and maintain a library of organisms necessary for molecular testing; records data and enter into database. Perform basic molecular diagnostic techniques. Self direct scheduling for analyses to be performed each day. Maintain laboratory equipment in proper working order. Follow departmental guidelines for equipment operation and maintenance of verification for each test performed and report any mechanical failures or repairs needed. Maintain inventory of supplies at appropriate levels. Align with all rules and regulations of the center, the department, and Federal, State and City regulatory agencies. Attend in-services education meetings, seminars and conferences as required. Keep up to date on medical literature of molecular diagnostics, skill, and areas of interest. Perform special projects and other jobs related duties as assigned.

You need

Experience in biology related role Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Learn more about our Benefits!

Pay Range $23.03-$34.67

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