Cytogenetics & FISH Medical Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Laboratory Technician/Technologist to analyze chromosomes and perform FISH on diverse specimen types. You will culture cells, prepare slides, perform tests, and verify results with high precision.

You will document findings in EPIC, adhere to QC/QA processes, and support ongoing training and education for lab staff within a large academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Experience: None (MLT I) to 3+ years (MLT III) depending on level.
• Certification: ASCP BOC or equivalent.
• Career ladder pathway is described and internal/external criteria noted.

Responsibilities

• Perform chromosome analysis for genetic disease (hematologic and constitutional).
• Set up cell culture, harvest, slide prep, staining, and FISH prep.
• Enter results into EPIC and ensure QC/QA logs are accurate.
• Maintain documentation and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Adhere to professional standards and MUSC code of conduct.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Communication

Training

Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Certification ASCP-BOC or equivalent

Career ladder eligibility

Tools

EPIC

Cytogenetics instruments

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Laboratory Technician/Technologist to analyze chromosomes and perform FISH on diverse specimen types. You will culture cells, prepare slides, perform tests, and verify results with high precision.

You will document findings in EPIC, adhere to QC/QA processes, and support ongoing training and education for lab staff within a large academic medical center.