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 metInitiate corrective/preventive actions when test systems deviate from established standards; ensure results are not reported until issues are resolvedVerify staff training and proficiency prior to independent patient specimen testing; conduct and oversee competency assessmentsPerform preliminary review of proficiency testing, test methodology studies, and monthly QC/calibration/maintenance recordsFollow and enforce pre-analytic and analytic procedures; maintain thorough documentation of all tests, QC activities, and corrective actionsOversee full specimen lifecycle (pre-analytical through post-analytical), inventory management, and environmental condition monitoringCoordinate department staffing and scheduling; assist with hiring, training, and performance appraisalsEnsure effective shift-to-shift communication on pending tasks, compliance items, and patient care prioritiesManage departmental functions including financial oversight, site operations, and institutional PI processes; develop and implement processes to achieve strategic goalsMaintain compliance with HIPAA, infection control, safety policies, and continuing education requirementsQualifications: Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technologyValid NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist license (NYSED) requiredMinimum 4 years of clinical laboratory technologist experience qualifying as a regulatory/accreditation supervisorMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from ASCP strongly preferredIn-depth knowledge of laboratory operations, regulations, biosafety, and LIS/middleware applicationsStrong supervisory, communication, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to perform effectively under pressureBenefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement savings plan with employer contributionsGenerous paid time off, holidays, and personal daysTuition reimbursement and continuing education supportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Life insurance and disability coverage