Genetics Technologist III
FULGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC•Alpharetta, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Under minimal supervision, coordinates, oversees, and performs routine and specialized activities related to operating the cytogenetics laboratory. Develops protocols, coordinates workflow, and oversees quality control in specialized laboratory areas. The position analyzes banded metaphase spreads and/or interphase nuclei for genetic abnormalities, performs karyotyping and FISH analysis, and captures and enhances images for karyotyping. It also supports quality assurance, protocol development, staff as a technical resource, and oversight of specialized laboratory activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field.
- Five or more years of experience in a cytogenetics laboratory.
- Certification as a Cytogenetic Technologist by ASCP.
- Complete continuing education as required by the applicable licensing or certification maintenance program; personnel whose certification is grandfathered and does not require maintenance must complete at least 12 hours annually.
Responsibilities
- Record pertinent laboratory data accurately and completely on appropriate forms or charts.
- Participate in scheduled laboratory meetings to present relevant information and stay current on laboratory changes and activities.
- Analyze selected banded metaphase spreads and/or interphase nuclei for genetic abnormalities with 98% accuracy.
- Maintain a daily work log and exceed the stated industry productivity standard of four full karyotyping cases and/or 60 FISH probes analyzed per day.
- Use specialized equipment to capture and enhance images at optimal resolution for karyotyping.
- Participate in professional development, including in-services, professional literature, educational activities, and proficiency testing.
- Design and assist in developing new protocols, and identify opportunities to improve laboratory procedures and methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with quality control policies and procedures and applicable clinical laboratory standards and laws.
- Serve as a technical resource to less experienced personnel regarding laboratory procedures.
- Assist in overseeing work in one or more specialized laboratory activity areas.
- Practice universal precautions when handling body fluids.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
