Cytogenetic Technician - Cytogenetics

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform under supervision routine cytogenetic procedures for use in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology or Associate Degree in Chemical or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from accredited institution.
• Knowledge of human genetics, molecular biology, tissue culture, and basic hematology.
• Knowledge of specimen requirements, handling and culturing living cells, chromosome morphology, chromosome abnormalities, and methods of chromosome analysis.
• Ability to stock and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies and chemicals.
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures and comply with federal and state health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receives, Logs, And Stores Specimens; Determines Appropriate Test Procedures And Billing Codes For Each Specimen In Accordance With Established Guidelines.
• Initiates, Maintains, And Harvests Cell Cultures; Prepares And Stains Slides For Microscopical Diagnosis For Blood, Bone Marrow, Amniotic Fluids, Tumor, And Solid Tissues.
• Performs Microscopical Analysis. Image Capturing, Karotype, And Prepares Reports Of Finding And Diagnosis On Each Specimen.
• Makes Up And Prepares Tissue Culture Media, Reagents, Stocks And Work Solutions, Chemical And Staining Solution For Routine And Special Cytogenetic Studies.
• Maintains Supplies And Reagents.
• Responds To Equipment Maintenance And Daily Laboratory Cleaning.
• Maintains Accurate Records Of Culture Processing, Specimen Labeling, Chromosomal Analysis, Patient Information, And Daily Equipment Performance.
• Ensures Compliance With Federal And State Health And Safety Regulations And Participates In Ongoing Laboratory Qa, Qc, And Qm Programs.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees