Cytogenetic Tech-Int

UT Health San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, coordinates and participates in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening slides of clinical specimens to detect evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions.

Requirements

• Proficient in preparing and processing tissue culture specimens using cytogenetics culturing and harvesting procedures.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and conducting regular assessments to record the lab equipment's performance.
• Demonstrates excellent sterile techniques.
• Ability to operate in a fast paced environment with established time constraints.
• Ability to communicate complex Genetics concepts.
• Ability to routinely safeguard and handle irretrievable specimen types.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelors degree in Cytogenetics from a program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), or a Bachelors degree in the biological, chemical and/or medical sciences, with a post-baccalaureate Cytogenetic certificate is required.
• Three (3) years of cytogenetic experience is required.
• Certified as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics (CG) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tissue culture specimens using cytogenetics culturing procedures and harvests cell cultures at optimum time sequence based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
• Performs slide preparation for chromosome analysis and FISH testing, and staining for microscopic analysis using routine and specialized banding techniques.
• Performs microscopy on routine and complex cytogenetic and FISH cases, computer image analysis, karyotyping, FISH scoring and result reporting using proper ISCN nomenclature.
• Collects and maintains detailed QA/QC documentation of specimens and reagents for presentation of trends at monthly laboratory meetings.
• Performs process improvement validation studies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level