Cytogenetic Lab Technologist – FISH Expert

Labcorp; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Brentwood, TN is seeking a Cytogenetics/Molecular lab professional to perform routine tissue culture, karyotyping, FISH, and related procedures as part of a high-volume clinical lab.

The role requires a bachelor in Chemical or Biological science or MLS, 1+ year of lab testing, preferred CLIA Cytogenetics credentials; schedule Tue-Sat 8:00-4:30; sign-on bonus of $4,000 for external candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
• 1 year or more of clinical laboratory testing experience OR Bachelors in Cytogenetics OR an MLS degree.
• Certification in Cytogenetics (CLSp-CG) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine procedures including tissue culture, harvesting, slide making and banding, automated karyotyping, reagent preparation, and FISH processing, probing, and scoping.
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer proficiency

Color vision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

MLS degree or Cytogenetics degree

Job description

Labcorp in Brentwood, TN is seeking a Cytogenetics/Molecular lab professional to perform routine tissue culture, karyotyping, FISH, and related procedures as part of a high-volume clinical lab.

The role requires a bachelor in Chemical or Biological science or MLS, 1+ year of lab testing, preferred CLIA Cytogenetics credentials; schedule Tue-Sat 8:00-4:30; sign-on bonus of $4,000 for external candidates.