Cytogenetics Lab Technologist: Karyotype & FISH Specialist

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist to perform karyotype and FISH procedures and operate molecular cytogenetic technologies in the Cytogenetics Laboratory in New York.

The role requires wet-bench lab experience, knowledge of molecular cytogenetics, and a NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License. Schedule varies, typically Monday–Friday, with on-site responsibilities at MSK.

Qualifikationen

• BS in Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related life sciences field with experience in a Cytogenetics laboratory.

Aufgaben

• Under general supervision, carries out cytogenetic analysis of specimens received by the laboratory.
• Performs culture initiation, harvesting and chromosome analysis with minimal supervision.
• Identifies routine cytogenetic abnormalities.
• Completes diagnostic reports while maintaining quality of work within established time frames.
• Perform laboratory bench work according to established and approved Standard Operating Procedures.
• Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
• Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
• Help maintain commonly used equipment.
• Resolve minor equipment problems.
• Operate equipment carefully and according to procedures.
• Perform necessary equipment checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and quality control on equipment per laboratory guidelines, as assigned.
• Assure equipment and instruments meet performance standards.
• Record results.
• Maintain compliance with clinical genetic testing regulatory agencies and proficiency programs (CAP, CLIA, NYS Department of Health).
• Verifies requisitions and labels; records patient information.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Teamwork

Leadership

Creative thinking

Ausbildung

BS in Medical Technology / Molecular Biology / Biotechnology or related life sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist to perform karyotype and FISH procedures and operate molecular cytogenetic technologies in the Cytogenetics Laboratory in New York.

The role requires wet-bench lab experience, knowledge of molecular cytogenetics, and a NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License. Schedule varies, typically Monday–Friday, with on-site responsibilities at MSK.