Lab Technologist - Cytogenetics

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We are looking for a Cytogenetics Technologist to join our team!

The Cytogenetics Laboratory, located at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, is seeking a Cytogenetic Technologist, to perform karyotype and FISH procedures as well as state of the art molecular technologies to discover novel genetic and clinically useful chromosome and molecular biomarkers. The Cytogenetic Technologist will be part of the team performing conventional cytogenetics, FISH, and several microarray testing protocols on various tumor sample types. The position requires wet-bench lab experience and understanding of molecular cytogenetics.

 
Role Overview:

• Under general supervision, carries out cytogenetic analysis of specimens received by the laboratory.
• Performs culture initiation, harvesting and chromosome analysis with minimal supervision. Identifies routine cytogenetic abnormalities.
• Completes diagnostic reports while maintaining quality of work within established time frames.
• Perform laboratory bench work according to established and approved Standard Operating Procedures.
• Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
• Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
• Help maintain commonly used equipment.  Resolve minor equipment problems. 
• Operate equipment carefully and according to procedures. Perform necessary equipment checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and quality control on equipment per laboratory guidelines, as assigned.  Assure equipment and instruments meet performance standards.  Record results.
• Maintain compliance with clinical genetic testing regulatory agencies and proficiency programs (CAP, CLIA, NYS Department of Health).
• Verifies requisitions and labels; records patient information.

Core Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently are essential
• Ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork and leadership
• Strong creative thinking and problem solving skills

Qualifications:

• BS in Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related life sciences field with experience working in a Cytogenetics laboratory, with 1 year of chromosomal microarray (SNP-Array and/or aCGH) preferred.
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License Required

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Varying shifts, Monday - Friday
• Location:

Pay Range: $47.23 - $75.59FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing:

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