Cytogenetic Technologist

Overview

Cytogenetic Technologist I - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
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  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and 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 and performing 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 meeting or exceeding established productivity and quality control standards.
• 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.
• May assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel, students and fellows.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• 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.

Required

Work Experience:

One (1) year full-time experience in a clinical Cytogenetics laboratory.

Preferred

Work Experience:

N/A

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: 1–10 lb frequently; 11–25 lb occasionally; 36–50 lb seldom; over 50 lb not to be lifted without assistance.
• Microscopic analysis requires extended periods sitting at a microscope.
• Tissue culture and wet lab areas require extended periods of standing, sitting at a biosafety cabinet, or pipetting.
• FISH requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods, possibly in a small darkroom environment.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time; frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments with significant manual dexterity.

• Sound theoretical and operational knowledge of Cytogenetics.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

• Manual dexterity and excellent pattern recognition; detail-oriented; able to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with supervisors, co-workers and clients; able to handle telephone inquiries and client information confidentially.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

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Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.