Cytogenetic Technologist
About The Position
Cytogenetic Technologists for Chicago, IL location. Performs clinical assays in the Cytogenetics Lab. Prepares specimens for analysis and/or storage and plans workload. Prepares laboratory reagents for the analyses, sets up appropriate controls, performs analyses and calculates final results. Recognizes abnormal results and notifies supervisor. Sets up and/or maintains cell cultures for chromosome analysis, harvests cultures and makes slides. Does routine tissue culture of fibroblasts. Screens chromosome slides and performs banding procedures and fluorescence in situ hybridization. Computer imaging. Karyotyping. Documents results of analyses and maintains record-keeping and results reporting. Maintains lab supplies and equipment. Applies scientific method in problem-solving and assists in the evaluation of new methods and techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Genetics or related field required.
- ASCP CG eligibility.
- Meets requirements for moderate or high complexity testing under CLIA.
- Must be able to discern red/green color.
- Drug and background check required.
Responsibilities
- Performs clinical assays in the Cytogenetics Lab.
- Prepares specimens for analysis and/or storage and plans workload.
- Prepares laboratory reagents for the analyses, sets up appropriate controls, performs analyses and calculates final results.
- Recognizes abnormal results and notifies supervisor.
- Sets up and/or maintains cell cultures for chromosome analysis, harvests cultures and makes slides. Does routine tissue culture of fibroblasts.
- Screens chromosome slides and performs banding procedures and fluorescence in situ hybridization. Computer imaging. Karyotyping.
- Documents results of analyses and maintains record-keeping and results reporting.
- Maintains lab supplies and equipment.
- Applies scientific method in problem-solving and assists in the evaluation of new methods and techniques.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b) with a 5% employer match
- Various voluntary benefits:
- Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
- Discount purchasing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
