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At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

In compliance with applicable New York and New Jersey State regulatory authorities, COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) is mandatory for all MSK employees, contingent workers, and volunteers. Exceptions are permitted for those employees who request and receive an approved medical or fully remote exemption.

*Staff working at a MSK New Jersey location must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, which includes having completed the primary COVID-19 vaccination series and booster once eligible as mandated by New Jersey State. All New Jersey staff not yet eligible for a booster must receive a booster within 3 weeks of becoming eligible as a condition of continued employment at MSK.

Note: Individuals are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster five months after receiving the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months after the J&J vaccine.

Job Description

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The Molecular Diagnostics Service in the Department of Pathology develops and performs numerous sophisticated clinical laboratory tests for the comprehensive molecular profiling of tumors. This helps clinicians define cancer diagnoses and make treatment decisions, including enrollment in clinical trials.

Two of the best-in-class tests we have developed are MSK-IMPACT and MSK-ACCESS. MSK-IMPACT has been authorized by the US Food & Drug Administration as a clinical test and has been used to profile tumor and normal DNA samples from more than 40,000 MSK cases as part of patient clinical care. "Liquid biopsy" applications such as MSK-ACCESS examine circulating cell-free DNA to enable genomic characterization of cancers where genomic tissue is not available and permits longitudinal monitoring of disease burden.

We are looking for an outstanding technologist to support the quality and regulatory compliance of the Molecular Diagnostics Service (MDS), as a Quality Management Specialist (QMS).

Responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to Quality Assessment (QA), QA Metrics Reporting, Nonconformance Investigation, Proficiency Testing Program Support, and Performance Improvement (PI) activities.

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technologist IV Specialist - Quality Management

(QMS)

You Will:

• Manages QMS responsibilities.
• Calculates statistics and acceptable ranges for QC controls; prepares and evaluates peer data,
• Reviews QC reports
• Oversees Proficiency Tests and prepares PT reports.
• Interprets and applies current regulations. Assures compliance with new/applicable regulations.
• Manages regulatory inspections in absence of manager/supervisor.
• Creates QC/QA Quality Plan and defines the competency requirements.
• Manages TeamShare QMS.
• Presents and represents QA at meetings; assists with investigations and documentation.
• Monitors and evaluates RISQ reports and Root Cause Analyses identifying trends; assists with investigations and documentation.
• Develops/writes/updates Quality Plan.
• Creates QMS part of competency.
• Works with lab management to establish annual quality improvement activities and quality metrics.
• Reviews instrument correlations including equipment parity.
• Performs QA data comparison for internal/external benchmarking.
• Conducts audits, documents findings, and actions, and informs staff, as required.
• Assures document control, per regulations and guidelines.
• Assists to compile validations, as assigned.
• Participates in advanced training.
• Facilitates communication with department QMS Manager.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree (Medical Technology, Biology, or Clinical Laboratory Sciences) required and NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License Required
• 7+ years of confirmed experience required

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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