About this role
Cytogenetic Technologist II - Royal Oak, MI, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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 • Matching gifts program • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education • Career advancement opportunities • and so much more!
Performs difficult/complex tests requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility in those sub-specialties in which they are qualified by education, training, and experience.
• 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. Perform 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 of assigned specimen types meeting or exceeding established productivity and quality control standards. • Responsible for the more difficult/complex laboratory testing activities and review of work of other technologists. • 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. • Assist in training of other laboratory personnel, students and fellows. • Assists in developing/ validating new procedures in order to improve quality, efficiency, or accuracy. Participates in research, development, and implementation of new testing methodologies/modifications. • 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. • May be required, in the absence of a Supervisor, to assume lead responsibilities if qualified and delegated. • 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.
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Required Work Experience:
Minimum of four (4) years (3 years as a Cytogenetics Technologist) full-time experience in a clinical Cytogenetics laboratory.
A degree or certificate from an accredited Cytogenetics training program may be substituted for the year of experience.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried 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 biohazard hood, 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 and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.
Knowledge:
• Comprehensive theoretical and operational knowledge of job assignment(s) in Cytogenetics. • Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
Skills:
• Requires manual dexterity and excellent pattern recognition skills. • Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. • Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients. • Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients. • Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree Science. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
• Current ASCP Certification in Cytogenetics [ASCP-CG] (Preferred)