Senior Technologist

Labcorp • Santa Fe, NM

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About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Cytogenetic Technologist to join its team in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The role performs cytogenetic laboratory testing and analysis, including chromosome scanning, microscopy, imaging, karyotyping, culture, harvest, slide banding, and routine and complex FISH hybridization analysis. The technologist summarizes results using ISCN nomenclature, reviews requisitions for relevant information, distinguishes normal from abnormal results, and works independently on laboratory tasks and projects. The position also involves troubleshooting and improving laboratory procedures, developing new technologies or procedures, and training technicians and technologists.

Regular work schedules are Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The training schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts may be required depending on business needs. The role includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• At least 5 years of clinical laboratory testing experience.
• Education must be from an accredited U.S. university.
• Proficiency with computers and familiarity with laboratory information systems.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• High attention to detail and strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior Labcorp experience.
• ASCP certification in Cytogenetics or AMT certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform scanning, microscope analysis, and imaging of chromosomes.
• Complete laboratory rotations, including karyotyping cytogenetics specimens, culture, harvest, slide banding, scanning, and analysis.
• Perform routine and complex FISH hybridization analysis.
• Summarize test results using ISCN nomenclature.
• Review test requisitions to gather pertinent details for analysis.
• Distinguish between normal and abnormal test results.
• Troubleshoot and help improve laboratory procedures.
• Independently perform laboratory tasks.
• Perform independent projects as directed to develop new technologies or procedures.
• Train technicians and technologists in laboratory procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the laboratory supervisor.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off or flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior