Cytogenetics FISH Technologist
Cytogenetics FISH Technologist
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Job Description
Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is looking for an exceptional Cytogenetics FISH Technologist to join the team. This position will be an integral part of a small team which is responsible for all aspects of daily workflow in the Cytogenetics wet lab. Expected to have excellent communication and organizational skills as well as utilize complex problemsolving skills to aid in completing expected tasks as well as resolving potential workflow issues.
This individual must also possess strong multitasking abilities and bring positivity and passion to their work. If you want to join a team that is on the cutting edge of cancer care while always putting the patient first we want to hear from you!
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Little Silver NJ
As of the date of this posting RCCA offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position subject to eligibility requirements. In addition to the salary we provide: Health dental and vision plans Wellness program Health savings account Flexible spending accounts 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Shortterm disability insurance Longterm disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay Tuition discounts with numerous universities.
We believe these benefits underscore our commitment to the wellbeing and professional growth of our employees.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Fluorescent InSitu Hybridization (FISH) testing on blood and bone marrow samples while following the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing test analyses reporting and maintaining records of patient results
- Performs proficiency testing samples in the same manner as the patient specimens
- Adhere to the laboratorys quality control policies and documenting all QC activities instrument and procedural calibrations and instrument maintenance
- Be able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or notify the appropriate supervisor along with documentation of all actions taken
- Perform all benchwork in compliance with laboratory policy and within quality guidelines
- Works with the laboratory team to complete all expected tasks in an accurate and timely manner
- Works effectively as a team member within the department and with other departments to provide quality service through
- communication cooperation and collaboration
- Maintains flexibility required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling.
- Maintains and troubleshoots instruments as needed
- Report and escalate issues to teammates supervisor and management as needed
- Manage Inventory
- Bachelors degree in biological sciences (Biology Chemistry Life Sciences) or related area is required
- ASCP certification preferred
- Strong critical thinking and problemsolving skills
- Sense of ownership and integrity of their work.
- A demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrated organizational skills; including but not limited to attention to detail and multitasking
- Familiarity with Metasystems a plus requires a bachelors degree or equivalent in education training and experience plus two years of related experience
- The candidate must be licensed for license eligible to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician according to New York State licensure requirements
- Experience in Biology laboratory techniques
- FISH experience with cancer specimens is required
Employment Type
Full-Time
