Cytogenetic Technician — Cytology Lab

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 33,613; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Cytogenetics professional to perform standard and specialized chromosomal analysis on specimens such as amniotic fluid, CVS, tissue, blood and bone marrow, using conventional cytogenetics and molecular techniques like FISH and array CGH. The role includes documenting findings and maintaining equipment.

Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; work experience cannot substitute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required and cannot be substituted by experience.
• Experience with cytogenetic techniques is beneficial.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard or specialized techniques for evaluation of chromosomal abnormalities on amniotic fluids, CVS, tissue, blood or bone marrow.
• Utilize traditional cytogenetic methods and molecular cytogenetics by FISH and/or array CGH.
• Document analysis, maintain records and monitor equipment.
• Provide care and accurate results for patients from newborn to geriatric.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

FISH

Array CGH

Job description

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Cytogenetics professional to perform standard and specialized chromosomal analysis on specimens such as amniotic fluid, CVS, tissue, blood and bone marrow, using conventional cytogenetics and molecular techniques like FISH and array CGH. The role includes documenting findings and maintaining equipment.

Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; work experience cannot substitute.