Cytogenetic Technologist II

Baylor Genetics • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

Perform Chromosome analysis and case review on all sample types – bone marrow, blood, prenatal, and tissues. Perform Case Review and Case Analysis at the highest productivity level with 100% accuracy. Perform wet lab duties including sample set up, harvest, slide dropping, and banding. Tech will perform other wet lab duties as needed. Suggest and implement process improvements and contribute to protocol development. Demonstrate successful collaboration with others. Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provide guidance and oversee the activities of lower-level personnel. Assist in trouble shooting issues in the wet lab. Perform other duties as required including wet lab protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• 1+-year of experience as a Cytogenetics Technologist
• Certification/registration as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or certification as a Clinical Lab Specialist in Cytogenetics (NCA).
• Problem Solving --Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills -- Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills- -Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication-- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification.
• Written Communication-- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork-- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
• Ethics-- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support-- Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Professionalism-- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality-- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity-- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security-- Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability-- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality-- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability-- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary, to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Able to work independently from home as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform Chromosome analysis and case review on all sample types – bone marrow, blood, prenatal, and tissues.
• Perform Case Review and Case Analysis at the highest productivity level with 100% accuracy.
• Perform wet lab duties including sample set up, harvest, slide dropping, and banding.
• Tech will perform other wet lab duties as needed.
• Suggest and implement process improvements and contribute to protocol development.
• Demonstrate successful collaboration with others.
• Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provide guidance and oversee the activities of lower-level personnel.
• Assist in trouble shooting issues in the wet lab.
• Perform other duties as required including wet lab protocols.

What This Job Offers

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