Clinical Flow Cytometry Specialist

Clinical Flow Cytometry Specialist

Allied Health --> Clinical Labs

New York, NY Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Specialist, Clinical Flow Cytometry. In this role, the successful candidate assists Pathologists with creating draft reports, compiling and analyzing data from flow cytometers with relevant clinical information and diagnostic templates. Works with pathologists to finalize report templates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews the clinical rationale for the flow cytometry order, which may include reviewing prior pathology specimen reports.
• Selects and places appropriate flow cytometry panel orders in Epic Beaker.
• In case of leukemia/lymphoma/myeloma follow up, assesses the need for custom antibody combinations (custom tube) and/or MRD assay. This may include reviewing the abnormal immunophenotype at diagnosis as described on the diagnostic flow cytometry report.
• Populates the immunophenotyping section of the corresponding flow cytometry report in EPIC Beaker with the appropriate template according to specimen type (blood, bone marrow, tissue, fluid).
• Opens the corresponding raw.fcs files that have been exported to the path flow server using the flow cytometry analysis software.
• Analyzing each.fcs file carefully determining whether there are abnormal findings. Selects the appropriate template for the specimen type, to complete the flow cytometric immunophenotype of the abnormal cell subset.
• Reports all cell subset percentages (cell enumeration), as required by case templates for all cases.
• Supporting pathologist team with report drafting and editing when needed.
• Position requires the ability to visually analyze instrument scatter plots and histograms.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in the major of biology, chemistry or similar discipline from an accredited college or university.
• License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist by New York State Department of Health.
• Data analytics experience.
• Good communication and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 6 months experience in a Flow Cytometry Clinical Laboratory. Knowledgeable in quality control processes and laboratory automation.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $90,100.00 - $100,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.