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Clinical Laboratory TechnologistEmployment Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday - FridayLocation: New York, NYDepartment: Clinical LaboratoryCompensation: Competitive | Commensurate with ExperienceWe are seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Level V to join a large academic medical center in New York City. This senior role combines hands-on laboratory testing with supervisory oversight, quality management, and operational leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to lead a high-performing laboratory team.Key Responsibilities: Supervise testing personnel; monitor QC, instrument maintenance, and quality assurance activities to ensure performance specifications are consistently met Initiate corrective/preventive actions when test systems deviate from established standards; ensure results are not reported until issues are resolved Verify staff training and proficiency prior to independent patient specimen testing; conduct and oversee competency assessments Perform preliminary review of proficiency testing, test methodology studies, and monthly QC/calibration/maintenance records Follow and enforce pre-analytic and analytic procedures; maintain thorough documentation of all tests, QC activities, and corrective actions Oversee full specimen lifecycle (pre-analytical through post-analytical), inventory management, and environmental condition monitoring Coordinate department staffing and scheduling; assist with hiring, training, and performance appraisals Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication on pending tasks, compliance items, and patient care priorities Manage departmental functions including financial oversight, site operations, and institutional PI processes; develop and implement processes to achieve strategic goals Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection control, safety policies, and continuing education requirements Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology Valid NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license (NYSED) required Minimum 4 years of clinical laboratory technologist experience qualifying as a regulatory/accreditation supervisor Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from ASCP strongly preferred In-depth knowledge of laboratory operations, regulations, biosafety, and LIS/middleware applications Strong supervisory, communication, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to perform effectively under pressure Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement savings plan with employer contributions Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal days Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life insurance and disability coverage