Laboratory Assistant - Cytogenetics

Cleveland Clinic

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cytogenetics is the study of chromosomes, threadlike structures that organize your DNA. Cytogenetic testing is used to look for changes to your chromosomes that can cause diseases. Examples of cytogenetic tests include fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), karyotyping and microarray analysis. As a Laboratory Assistant on our team, you will perform a variety of laboratory procedures and clerical functions across one or more laboratory areas. In this role, you will prepare and analyze patient biological samples, including blood and tissue, to evaluate chromosomes for genetic disorders, abnormalities and diseases such as cancer, while working collaboratively with laboratory staff and pathologists to support accurate testing and diagnosis. A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with weekend requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of three months of on-the-job training to learn department laboratory procedures, instrumentation and Cleveland Clinic policies
• Ability to safely handle potentially infectious patient specimens, carcinogenic substances, odorous and other hazardous materials to which they may be exposed.
• Ability to utilize and operate instrumentation.
• Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation and tones.
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• One year of lab or clerical experience
• Cytogenetics background

Responsibilities

• Perform various laboratory procedures.
• Assist with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, transporting and storing specimens.
• Operate laboratory equipment and perform routine instrument maintenance, trouble shooting and minor repairs.
• Perform clerical duties including answering phones, data entry and filing.
• Perform Quality Assurance activities.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies.
• Perform inventory management of transporting and distributing supplies.
• Keep the work area safe and organized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees