Cytogenetics Lab Scientist I – Pathology Cytogenetics

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Cytogenetics Lab Scientist I in Pathology Cytogenetics to perform chromosome analysis, FISH, CMA, and related molecular assays on patient specimens.

The role emphasizes culture, harvesting, slide preparation and analysis of samples from blood, amniotic fluid, tissue, bone marrow and tumors; participation in diagnostic and prognostic workflows within a collaborative academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• OR a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related life sciences field with 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry.
• Must be certified or show proof of eligibility for the Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCP) board certification exam, upon hire.
• Must be Technologist in Cytogenetics certified within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Successful completion of an accredited Cytogenetics program OR one year clinical laboratory experience in Cytogenetics including primary cell culture and harvest, slide preparation and staining, chromosome analysis, microscopic and image analysis and cytogenetics analysis (karyotype, FISH, CMA).

Responsibilities

• Perform culturing, harvesting, slide preparation and staining.
• Analyze chromosome data from peripheral blood, amniotic fluid, tissue, bone marrow and tumors.
• Conduct chromosome analysis and FISH; CMA experience beneficial.
• Support diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning through genetic testing.

Skills

Cytogenetics knowledge

FISH technique

Chromosome analysis

CMA experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological or medical laboratory science, or medical technology

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related life sciences with 30 biology/chemistry credits

Job description

Cytogenetics Lab Scientist I – Pathology Cytogenetics

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Performs various techniques for the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of inherited and acquired genetic diseases. This includes culturing, harvesting, slide preparations, and analysis of biologic samples including peripheral blood, amniotic fluid, tissue, bone marrow, and tumors. Performs chromosome analysis, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and/or other molecular assays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• OR a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related life sciences field from an accredited college/university with a combination of thirty (30) semester hours in biology and chemistry
• Must be certified or show proof of eligibility for the Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCP) board certification exam, upon hire.
• Must be Technologist in Cytogenetics certified within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Successful completion of an accredited Cytogenetics program OR one year clinical laboratory experience in Cytogenetics including primary cell culture and harvest, slide preparation and staining, chromosome analysis, microscopic and image analysis and cytogenetics analysis (karyotype, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and/or chromosome microarray (CMA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Experience with Chromosome Microarray Analysis (CMA).

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.