Cytogenetic Technologist

Job Title: Cytogenetic Technologist
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Charlotte NC (onsite)
Contract Duration: Direct Hire
Working hours: Hours: Sun - 8:00am - 5:30pm Mon - Wed 10:30am - 9:00pm

Duties

Performs sample set up harvesting slide preparation and staining microscopic analysis photography karyotyping and performs FISH analysis.

Essential Functions

• Assures integrity of the specimens during all phases of specimen processing.
• Performs a variety of culturing procedures including; establishing blood bone marrow and biopsy cultures; monitoring growth levels making decisions regarding feeding subculturing harvesting etc.
• Performs various slide preparations and staining techniques (standard Geisma Q- R- C- banding and NOR staining)
• Performs detailed microscopic analysis. Assumes responsibility for ruling out chromosomal mosaicism.
• Makes decisions regarding optimal cells for documentation.
• Capable of operating automated karyotyping equipment.
• Performs FISH processing and analysis.
• Manages record keeping maintains stock supply levels orients new personnel in lab institutes new procedures and continues education programs.
• May apply cryogenic technology in specimen storage.
• Coordinates specific functions with laboratory personnel in accordance with job
• description.
• Manages quality control of culture apparatus which includes; monitoring CO2 levels in incubators monitoring CO2 supply periodic disinfection of incubators periodic maintenance of hoods and monitoring of liquid N2 levels.
• Stays knowledgeable about research and development within the cytogenetics field
• Performs validation studies for new test development as required and participates in compilation of validation data.
• Reports to supervisory personnel any problems that might adversely affect patient care.
• Utilizes effective LIS and equipment data management skills.

Skills

• Long periods of sitting during analytical procedures.
• Long periods of standing during harvest procedures.
• Manual dexterity.
• Works in an area which contains biohazardous materials along with chemical fire and mechanical hazards. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.
• May be required to stoop reach and lift up to 50 pounds.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in any Life Science Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP or equivalent) and/or Technologist in Cytogenetics (ASCP or equivalent) required.