Cytogenetic Technologist I (2nd Shift)

Labcorp • Torrance, CA

78d • $17 - $35

About The Position

At Labcorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career. We have an exciting opportunity for a Cytogenetic Technologist I to join our team in Los Angeles, CA! Pay Range: $17.25-$35.76. All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Work Schedule: Second Shift. Work Location: Torrance, CA.

Requirements

• Individual has 1 year internal or external clinical laboratory testing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or other life science with completion of at least a 12-month training program in Medical Technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited college or university and one year training and/or experience in the specialty in which testing is to be performed.
• 90 semester hours from an accredited institution that include 16 semester hours of biology courses, 16 semester hours of chemistry (at least 6 semester hours of Inorganic Chemistry), and 3 semester hours of math.
• Completed an accredited clinical laboratory training program, or one year documented laboratory training or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed.
• Associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology (does not apply to third shift Hematology and Auto Chemistry Safety Testing personnel).

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of Technologist I, and may perform duties of Technologist II.
• FISH Wet-lab.
• FISH Analysis.
• Laboratory Reporting.
• Quality Control Monitoring Programs: Review and investigate unacceptable results to internal and external quality control monitoring programs. Prepare corrective action responses by assigned due date for management review.
• Complete timely review of new or revised SOPs circulated for peer review. May assist with timely processing of SOPs for department.
• Provide support to proficiency testing program by coordinating receipt of survey material, coordinating with interdepartmental personnel for sample analysis, and ensuring timely and correct completion of electronic or paper report forms.
• Investigate root cause for unacceptable performance on proficiency surveys and prepare corrective action response by assigned due date.
• Assist with training new employees and follow-up to ensure training is understood.
• Assist with the development of training material, training checklists, and competency assessment programs.
• Assist with assay validations by performing experiments according to departmental SOP. Compile validation data for management review.
• Assist with validation of new equipment and instruments including software validation requirements (e.g., User Acceptance Testing).
• Provide technical guidance to staff where needed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree