Cytogenetic Technician - Cytogenetics Lab - AM (002)

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

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.00 - $24.40 / hour

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

Provides standard or specialized techniques for evaluation of both constitutional and somatic chromosome abnormalities on a variety of specimen types including, but not limited to, amniotic fluids, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), tissue, blood and/or bone marrow. Analysis may include traditional cytogenetic techniques as well as molecular cytogenetics by FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) and/or array CGH (array comparative genomic hybridization). Documents analysis, maintains records and performs routine maintenance and monitoring of equipment. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. None required.