Cytogenetic Tech Trainee

Cytogenetic Tech Trainee - Chantilly VA Sunday to Thursday 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Pay range: $23.00 / hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
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:
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
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
FinFit 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
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
and so much more!

Reports to the Program Manager for the Cytogenetic Technologist Training Program. Under supervision by a trained employee incumbent(s) will use their training in Cytogenetics to perform clinical lab testing and/or other scientific examinations.

The trainee is responsible to prepare for employment as a Cytogenetic Technologist. Lectures and practical laboratory training are supplemented by a set of instructional objectives or skill by the end of each module (rotations). The Trainee must complete all text assignments lectures discussions demonstrations supervised practice and practical general competency of the Trainees is assessed via direct observation and satisfactory performance in the training modules and signed off by the Trainer and Program Manager.

• Demonstrates the ability to acquire knowledge and technical skills. Completes instructional or learning objectives as provided by the Program Manager or Trainer. The trainee will be able to understand analytical processes interpret analytical results and appreciate the clinical significance of analyses performed in a Cytogenetics laboratory.
• Maintains professional interpersonal relations. Interacts effectively with others and actively participates as a committed team member. This includes interacting in a respectful professional manner; remaining calm in difficult interactions; sharing information; listening to and involving others; objectively considering others ideas and opinions and interacting effectively with people from varied and diverse backgrounds; creating an environment of positive and professional demeanor. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with co-workers.
• Communicates clearly politely and respectfully to peers technicians technologists supervisors and managers. This includes asking questions giving and receiving information and feedback explaining ideas or policies and actively listening to responses. Uses discretion by not discussing company departmental or personal problems in public areas.
• Demonstrates a learning orientation. Trainee will be able to achieve passing scores on National Examination upon completion of the Training Program. Takes the initiative to complete assigned tasks. Demonstrates commitment reliability trustworthiness and accountability for participating and completing learning activities. This includes reading assignments lectures discussions demonstrations supervised practice and practical examinations.
• Under supervision trainee performs clinical tests following Six Sigma quality standards. Exhibits skills and proficiency in applying technical principles and techniques of cytogenetics technology. The trainee will be able to work with laboratory instrumentation quality control and quality assurance.
• Identifies problems related to learning activities. This includes attempting to resolve the problem referring the problems/issues to the proper individual(s) when appropriate and following appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Recognizes problems initiates troubleshooting steps to evaluate testing failures and notifies the Supervisor or Trainer for additional assistance or support if required.
• Uses solutions reagents filtration centrifugation slides preparation and/or staining techniques to prepare specimens/samples for laboratory delivery examination screens and/or testing.
• Under supervision interprets test results and assures test results are accurate and/or acceptable.
• Trainees are expected to achieve a passing score of 70% or better on the written examination at the end of each laboratory rotation. Demonstrates competency and comprehension of the technical aspects for each training module. Counseling and make-up examinations will be given at the discretion of the Program Manager. Failure of progressively passing three examinations will be grounds for counseling up to dismissal from the program.
• Follows established company and department policies and procedures. Follow the guidelines for safety environmental and infection control.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Skills:

Demonstrated knowledge or proficiency in computer skills.

Education

• Bachelors Degree Bachelors of Arts or Sciences degree in a physical chemical or biological science from an accredited college or university as required by the clinical laboratory specialty (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current state licensure if applicable (Required)