Cytogenetic Technologist I

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 108,570,000 - 119,058,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Cytogenetic Technologist I to join the Cytogenetics department. The position runs Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with rotational weekends, and includes tissue culture, karyotyping, and FISH/array work as part of the duties.

The role requires at least one year of full-time experience in a clinical Cytogenetics lab, ASCP CG preferred, and a Bachelor’s degree in science.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in a clinical Cytogenetics laboratory.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science required; foreign candidates may need credential evaluation (IERF).
• Current ASCP Certification in Cytogenetics (CG) preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue culture, culture initiation, maintenance, harvest, slide preparation and staining for microscopic analysis.
• Perform karyotype preparation and other microscopic/post-microscopic analyses.
• Accurately perform FISH or array on assigned specimen types and maintain QC records.
• Process specimens, maintain QA records, and adhere to safety and regulatory standards.
• Document abnormalities using ISCN nomenclature and ensure turnaround time for results.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Pattern recognition

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Job Description

Cytogenetic Technologist I - Marlborough, MA, Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM, with rotational weekend

Department: Cytogenetics

Pay range: $37.89 - $41.55 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 'MyDay' off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Performs tests requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility in those sub-specialties in which they arequalified by education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities:

• If job assignment includes tissue culture:accurately and efficiently perform tissue culture of assigned specimen types, including culture initiation, maintenance, harvest,slide preparation and staining for microscopic analysis.
• If job assignment includes microscopic analysis: perform accurate microscopic/post-microscopic analyzes of assigned specimen types, including preparing karyotypes using established cytogenetic laboratory procedures.
• If job assignment includes molecular cytogenetics: accurately and efficiently perform FISH or array on assigned specimen types, including maintaining appropriate QC and maintenance records. Performaccurate analysis of FISH orarray on assigned specimen types.
• If job assignment includes fluorescence in situ hybridization: accurately and efficiently process assigned specimen types, including slide preparation, pretreatment, hybridization, post wash, and counterstain for microscopic analysis using appropriate quality control standards. Perform accurate microscopic/post-microscopic analyses of assigned specimen types meeting or exceeding established productivity and quality control standards.
• Document and maintain tissue culture and/or microscopy analysis records completely and accurately.
• Document chromosome or FISH abnormalities using correct ISCN nomenclature and best assessment of breakpoints.
• Ensure accurate specimen processing/test results by strict adherence to testing methodology and quality standards.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe,functionaland sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• May assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel,studentsand fellows.
• Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA,OSHAand laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather ageneral description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications:

Required WorkExperience:

One (1) year full-time experience in a clinicalCytogenetics laboratory.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Microscopic analysis requires extended periods sitting at a microscope.
• Tissue culture and wet lab areas require extended periods of standing, sitting at a biohazard hood, or pipetting.
• FISH requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods possibly in a small darkroom environment.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity.

Knowledge:

• Sound theoretical and operational knowledge of job assignment(s) in Cytogenetics.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Requires manual dexterity and excellent pattern recognition skills.
• Must be detail-oriented,have the ability towork independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors,co-workersand clients.
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word,Exceland Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Science. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current ASCP Certification in Cytogenetics [ASCP-CG] (Preferred)

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