| Job Description: |
Initiates, maintains, and harvests human tissue cell cultures (blood, marrow, solid tissues, etc.), for
use in all sections of the cytogenetics laboratory. Performs any necessary pre-treatment of samples to
facilitate testing (e.g. pre-treatment of FFPE slides for FISH, CD138 enrichment of plasma cells, etc.)
Harvests and makes slides of chromosome interphase cell preparations for chromosome banding and/or
fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) testing. Performs all pre-analytic steps for FISH, DNA and/or RNA
assays. Loads, runs, and unloads the ASI scanner for both FISH and G-band analysis.
Conducts conventional chromosomal analyses and performs karyotyping; this duty involves the
accurate identification of chromosomes and description of structural and/or numerical chromosome
abnormalities, and the proper recording of this data manually or digitally. Performs analysis of FISH and/or
chromosomal microarray studies and/or DNA/RNA-based assays.
Performs gender verification of documentation prior to reporting by the director. Acts as a reviewer
for written reports. Interprets results and transcribes draft reports for the director. Occasionally provides
verbal preliminary results to ordering providers.
Makes media/solutions, maintains the laboratory and its equipment; including, computers and
scanning systems. Ensures that required activities of CAP accreditation are being met. Participates in
proficiency testing, CEU activities, validations and quality initiatives.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological; OR
Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education
and training (refer to 42CFR493.1489(b) for details on required courses and training); OR
Individuals performing high complexity testing on or before April 24, 1995 with a high school diploma or
equivalent with documented training may continue to perform testing only on those tests for which training
was documented prior.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
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This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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