Cytogenetic Technologist II

Job Title

Cytogenetic Technologist II

Location:

Royal Oak, MI

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Performs difficult/complex tests requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility in those sub‑specialties in which they are qualified by education, training, and experience.

We are proud to offer best‑in‑class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part‑time or full‑time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part‑time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• and so much more!

• If job assignment includes tissue culture: accurately and efficiently perform tissue culture of assigned specimen types, including culture initiation, maintenance, harvest, slide preparation and staining for microscopic analysis.
• If job assignment includes microscopic analysis: perform accurate microscopic/post‑microscopic analyses of assigned specimen types, including preparing karyotypes using established cytogenetic laboratory procedures.
• If job assignment includes molecular cytogenetics: accurately and efficiently perform FISH or array on assigned specimen types, including maintaining appropriate QC and maintenance records. Perform accurate analysis of FISH or array on assigned specimen types.
• If job assignment includes fluorescence in situ hybridization: accurately and efficiently process assigned specimen types, including slide preparation, pretreatment, hybridization, post wash, and counterstain for microscopic analysis using appropriate quality control standards. Perform accurate microscopic/post‑microscopic analyses of assigned specimen types meeting or exceeding established productivity and quality control standards.
• Responsible for the more difficult/complex laboratory testing activities and review of work of other technologists.
• Document and maintain tissue culture and/or microscopy analysis records completely and accurately.
• Document chromosome or FISH abnormalities using correct ISCN nomenclature and best assessment of breakpoints.
• Ensure accurate specimen processing/test results by strict adherence to testing methodology and quality standards.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Assist in training of other laboratory personnel, students and fellows.
• Assists in developing/validating new procedures in order to improve quality, efficiency, or accuracy. Participates in research, development, and implementation of new testing methodologies/modifications.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use personal protective equipment, engineering controls and/or work practice controls as directed by management.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• May be required, in the absence of a Supervisor, to assume lead responsibilities if qualified and delegated.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Minimum of four (4) years (3 years as a Cytogenetics Technologist) full‑time experience in a clinical Cytogenetics laboratory. A degree or certificate from an accredited Cytogenetics training program may be substituted for the year of experience.

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• The normal performance of duties may…