Cytogenetic Technologist I
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 27 - 39
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Cytogenetics TechnologistDay Shift
Brigham and Womens Hospital
Summary
The Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory handles approximately 8000 specimens per year performing the following testing: chromosome analysis fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) and microarray analysis. High complexity testing includes a diverse set of requirements for reporting and specimen handling and follows National Patient Safety Goals OSHA CLIA and Joint Commission Regulations.
Under supervision this individual will process specimen and/or performs cytogenetic analysis to assess the chromosomal state of patient samples. Duties vary by assignment (chromosome FISH and/or microarray analysis) but each of these areas requires analysis interpretation and accurate recording of test results within strict time constraints. Standard Operating Procedure protocols must be followed.
Does this position require Patient Care No
Essential Functions
-Log in samples and review submitted clinical data to allow appropriate pre-analytic triage of specimens.
-Perform assigned tissue culture and wet lab duties and all aspects of specimen processing.
-Initiate and maintain cell cultures using sterile techniques.
-Analyze metaphases using brightfield microscopy records raw data and prepares final karyograms.
-Perform DNA isolation and labeling hybridization washing and chip scanning and organize interpret and annotate genomic data.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Biological Sciences required or Bachelors Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
CG (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred
Experience
Experience working in clinical cytogenetics. 1-2 year preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Responsible worker.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with computers (including use of Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel etc.).
- Visual acuity (must be able to distinguish colors).
- Organized detail-oriented and able to keep meticulous records.
- Respectful of patient confidentiality.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$27.40 - $39.90/HourlyGrade
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