Clinical Lab Technologist II, Cytogenetics
About The Position
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Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology; or Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science with 1 year of Medical Technology training
- 3 years of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
- Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing within area of specialty.
- Experience writing complex ISCN (International System for Human Cytogenomic Nomenclature)
Responsibilities
- Culture cells of various types using appropriate culture media and techniques
- Harvest cell cultures using appropriate techniques such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, cell fixatives, etc.
- Prepare microscopic slides using routine and banding techniques.
- Analyze chromosome preparations microscopically.
- Prepare several karyotypes per case.
- Perform fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) on cytogenetic preparations and paraffin embedded tissues.
- Analyze FISH preparations microscopically, capture images and prepare reports.
Benefits
- Appreciation for your work
- A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
- Opportunity to grow in your profession
- Free lab services for you and your dependents
- Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
- A sense of belonging – we’re a community!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
