Med Technologist - Cytogenetics | Pathology | Full-Time | Days

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Molecular licensed Medical Technologist performs specialized cytogenetic testing in a CAP-accredited laboratory at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. The work includes cell culture, pretreatments, specimen preparation, FISH, DNA/RNA-based assays, and general cytogenetic clinical laboratory tasks. The laboratory assesses human genetic disease using current, approved cytogenetic methodologies—including karyotyping, FISH, and microarray testing—to support cancer, congenital, and prenatal clinical assessments.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The technologist performs routine and advanced testing, supports quality control and improvement, prepares specimens and laboratory materials, maintains instruments and equipment, trains new staff and students, communicates effectively, and supports responsible use of resources.

Requirements

• Possess a current or temporary Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license in Molecular and/or Cytogenetics, in a specialty area for which the position and laboratory are licensed under Chapter 483, Florida Statutes.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, biology, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience with FISH, cell culture, and/or DNA/RNA-based assays.
• Ability to work independently, analyze and present data, multitask, and maintain close communication with the Supervisor/Director.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced test procedures on tissue, blood, bone marrow, and/or body fluids, using analytical techniques appropriate to the specimens and disease states.
• Perform, evaluate, and record quality control for reagents and media; participate in laboratory quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Perform pre-analytical functions to prepare specimens for accurate analysis.
• Perform maintenance and prepare media and solutions.
• Ensure proper operation of instruments and equipment and document actions taken.
• Train new employees and laboratory science students.
• Communicate information accurately and effectively and contribute to a positive work environment that supports improved patient care.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and support initiatives that improve the laboratory’s financial strength.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed