Performs all routine and special Cytogenetics and/or FISH procedures, microscopic analysis, and maintains quality control. With minimum supervision, Cytogenetic technologist participates in trouble shooting, updating accessioning, current methods, and training of junior personnel when cleared by Supervisor.Position is ONSITECytogenetic and/or FISH analysis experience requiredSchedule is Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00am-5:30pmTechnical Responsibilities
Routine Procedures:
Tissue culture procedures
Harvesting
Slide making
Slide banding
Automated imaging and karyotyping procedures
Karyotypes
Reagent preparation-ensures proper reagent preparation and reagent labeling.
FISH processing
FISH probing
FISH scoping
Trouble Shooting:
Performs and evaluates trouble shooting procedures independently or by instruction.
Documents all corrective actions as needed.
Quality Control:
Documents daily performance criteria of reagents and equipment.
Evaluates acceptability of results with signatory review.
Evaluation of modifications for improvement of current methods.
Assists in the validation of new test methods/instrumentation/reagents.
Participates in training junior personnel.
Job Qualifications
Bachelors in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology
ASCP required, Cytogenetic ASCP is preferred.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.We encourage all to applyIf you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/accessibility) or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility (Disabilityapply@LabCorp.com) .For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement (https://www.labcorp.com/about/web-privacy-policy) .
