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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. One of the world's most respected comprehensive centers devoted exclusively to cancer, we have been recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.

In compliance with applicable State regulatory authorities, vaccination for COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) is mandatory for all MSK staff who do not work 100% remotely (including new hires ). Staff are considered fully vaccinated upon completion of a primary vaccination series for COVID-19 Exceptions from the COVID-19 vaccine requirement are permitted for those who request and receive an approved medical, religious, or fully remote exemption. Requests for exemption can take up to two weeks to review. Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required to start work.

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The Department of Pathology at MSK is a dedicated, diverse group known for their expertise, resourcefulness, and compassion! Working in a highly motivating environment, the group receives a complex variety of more than 110,000 specimens annually and performs more than 50,000 molecular diagnostic tests.

We have more than 600 staff members are spread across four laboratory services: surgical pathology, hematopathology, cytology, and molecular diagnostics. Pathology provides laboratory support for the Mohs micrographic and dermatologic surgery program and supports MSK's research mission through the division of experimental pathology. We're also advancing the field of digital pathology through our slide scanning and computational pathology efforts. All of our laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, such as ThermoFisher senior grossing stations with sophisticated camera optics and touch screens, laser capture microdissection capabilities, telecytology remote microscopy, advanced flow cytometry panels, and Illumina sequencing instruments.

We are currently seeking an Histotechnologist/Histotechnician to join our Immunohistochemistry team.

You will:

• Section paraffin and frozen tissue specimens as requested.
• Basic histology techniques (e.g. embed, process tissue).
• Primarily perform automated Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in-situ hybridization (ISH) - employing different stainer platforms (e.g. Leica, Ventana).
• Perform Hematoxylin Eosin staining for evaluating and analyzing tissues.
• Assist in the development of new IHC and ISH protocols and techniques.
• Test and validate new antibodies for CLIA approved IHC/ISH protocols.
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment-related issues
• Construct various types of multi tissue blocks (MTB)
• Maintains necessary quality control and assurance records

You are:

• Interested in Immunohistochemistry (IHC), histology, and pathology
• Team player
• Interested in learning new methods

You need:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field with knowledge of Biology, Chemistry
• Ability to perform dilutions and laboratory calculations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong computer skills including working with databases
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Technician, or Certified Histology Technician license preferred. Eligibility to obtain NYS license required

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 2 PM - 10 PM

Pay Range $36.88-$57.13

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