Cytogenetic Technician - Lab Diagnostics

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a Cytogenetic Technician to support the Cytogenetics Lab on Main Campus in Jackson. The role involves performing routine cytogenetic procedures under supervision for diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a relevant life sciences field from an accredited institution, with strong knowledge of genetics, cell culture, chromosome analysis and lab safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a life sciences field from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of specimen requirements, handling and culturing living cells, chromosomes and related analyses.

Responsibilities

• Receives, logs, and stores specimens; determines appropriate test procedures.
• Initiates and maintains cell cultures; prepares and stains slides for microscopic diagnosis.
• Performs microscopical analysis and reports findings.

Skills

Knowledge of human genetics

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Chromosome analysis

Lab safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Associate Degree in Chemical or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a Cytogenetic Technician to support the Cytogenetics Lab on Main Campus in Jackson. The role involves performing routine cytogenetic procedures under supervision for diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a relevant life sciences field from an accredited institution, with strong knowledge of genetics, cell culture, chromosome analysis and lab safety standards.