Flow Cytometry Technologist

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  • The Bronx, NY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 11 days ago
The Flow Cytometry Technologist performs testing of clinical samples by flow cytometry; performs accessioning (test ordering), sample processing, data acquisition and analysis, results reporting in the laboratory information system, in addition to equipment/lab maintenance and QC procedures.
Responsibilities :
  • Match specimens and requisitions to verify correct patient/specimen information. Evaluate specimen quality/suitability for testing and maintain specimen integrity throughout testing process
  • Perform specimen processing before staining of samples with monoclonal antibodies and flow cytometric analysis of stained samples
  • Determine which sample require additional antibodies to analyze properly
  • Prepare reagents and solutions used in staining and flow cytometry analysis of samples
  • Adhere to hospital and departmental guidelines about fire and lab safety, blood-borne pathogens, infection control and chemical hygiene
  • Utilize proper software protocols to analyze and report numeric and image results to the laboratory information system for both quantitative and qualitative tests
  • Review results to determine if suitable for reporting
  • Assist in training staff, residents, fellows and/or other trainees
  • Perform instrument maintenance procedures for optimal functioning
  • Analyze in flow cytometric software and reports results of immunophenotyping in laboratory information system for review by hematopathologist. Analyze and report results of CD34+ stem cell enumeration to Stem Cell Laboratory personnel
Qualifications :
  • Bachelor's degree in a physical science, medical technology preferred
  • New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License (General or restricted to the Flow Cytometry Lab)
  • 1 year work experience required
  • Must have Sample Prep for staining lymphocyte subsets for flow cytometry using Beckman Coulter, Aquios instruments, Navios -- flow cytometer used for analyzing samples, Micropipettor, centrifuge, vortex, hemacytometer, cytocentrifuge, balance, biosafety cabinets, etc. used in preparation of reagents and samples.
  • Computers and software used to operate the flow cytometer and analyze data obtained using Kaluza required
  • Laboratory information system used for reporting results and retrieving pertinent information.

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