Cytogenetic Scientist

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Life Insurance

Disability plans

Student debt payoff

Job summary

Sentara Health is hiring a Cytogenetic Scientist for the on-site Cytogenetics Lab in Virginia Beach, VA. The role is full-time day shift (6a-2:30p) with a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities include performing tests, interpreting and reporting results, and maintaining lab equipment. Requires a Bachelor's degree and ASCP-CG certification; cytogenetics experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required for Cytogenetic Scientist.
• ASCP-CG certification required.
• Experience in cytogenetics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests in the Cytogenetics Lab and interpret results.
• Document and report results clearly and accurately.
• Maintain department equipment, instruments, and tools.
• Demonstrate critical thinking when analyzing chromosome disorders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Chromosome disorders

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Health is hiring a Cytogenetic Scientist to work full-time day shift (6a-230p) in the Cytogenetics Lab. *This position is on-site at the Sentara Cytogenetics Laboratory in Virginia Beach, VA. Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates! As a Cytogenetic Scientist , duties are to perform laboratory tests; interprets results; documents and reports results. Maintains department equipment, instruments, and tools. Requires critical thinking skills. Demonstrates general knowledge of chromosome disorders. Education Bachelor’s Degree (required) Certification/Licensure ASCP-CG (required) Experience Cytogenetics experience (preferred) keyword: laboratory services, Talroo-Allied Health, cytogenetics We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.

The base pay range for full-time employment is $37.34 - $59.49 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!