Cytogenetics Technologist I
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary Under supervision, this individual will process specimen and/or performs cytogenetic analysis to assess the chromosomal state of patient samples. Duties vary by assignment (chromosome, FISH and/or microarray analysis) but each of these areas requires analysis, interpretation and accurate recording of test results within strict time constraints. Standard Operating Procedure protocols must be followed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Biological Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required
- Experience working in clinical cytogenetics.
- Responsible worker.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with computers (including use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc.).
- Visual acuity (must be able to distinguish colors).
- Organized, detail-oriented and able to keep meticulous records.
- Respectful of patient confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- 0-1 year preferred
Responsibilities
- Log in samples and review submitted clinical data to allow appropriate pre-analytic triage of specimens.
- Perform assigned tissue culture and wet lab duties, and all aspects of specimen processing.
- Initiate and maintain cell cultures using sterile techniques.
- Analyze metaphases using brightfield microscopy, records raw data and prepares final karyograms.
- Analyze metaphases or interphase nuclei and record hybridization patterns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
