Lead Medical Technologist Cytogenetics | Dept of Pathology | Day | Full-Time

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

This Medical Technologist Lead will perform specialized testing in the area of Cytogenetics in a CAP accredited laboratory. This position will assist with assay and instrument validations, quality initiatives, and post-analytic activities. General cytogenetic laboratory tasks such as cell culture, harvesting, specimen preparation and analysis are part of every cytogeneticist’s work. The clinical assessment of human genetic disease in this laboratory involves the use of the most current and approved cytogenetic testing methodologies (e.g., karyotyping, FISH, and microarray testing) to address a variety of clinical needs (e.g., cancer, congenital, and prenatal assessments).

Requirements

• Licensed or temporarily licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in one of the specialty areas.
• Minimum 2 years of appropriate experience.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid clinical cytogenetic technologist license from the State of Florida.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological sciences.
• Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Cytogenetic Technologist.
• Ability to work independently and analyze and present data.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized testing in Cytogenetics.
• Assist with assay and instrument validations.
• Participate in quality initiatives.
• Conduct post-analytic activities.
• Perform general cytogenetic laboratory tasks such as cell culture, harvesting, specimen preparation, and analysis.
• Utilize current cytogenetic testing methodologies for clinical assessments.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees