Cytogenetics Tech: Chromosome Analysis & Prep

Stanford Health Care; United States; On-site; USD 144,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Cytogenetics Lab Specialist to prepare specimens for diagnostic study and support chromosome analysis. You will handle cytogenetic culture, slide preparation, and accession records while maintaining equipment performance and safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of related experience, with strong data analysis, communication, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
• One year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare organ and organ system specimens for clinical diagnostic study of cells.
• Collect and prepare biological specimens using cytogenetic culture and harvest procedures; prepare microscopic slides.
• Maintain accession records of specimens.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and monitor performance; report issues.
• Prepare computer-generated images of chromosomes to capture suspected abnormalities.
• Screen and image specimens under a microscope; identify and analyze abnormalities.
• Summarize results and prepare routine and non-routine reports for Lab management.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Adaptability

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Infection control

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Cytogenetics Lab Specialist to prepare specimens for diagnostic study and support chromosome analysis. You will handle cytogenetic culture, slide preparation, and accession records while maintaining equipment performance and safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of related experience, with strong data analysis, communication, and regulatory knowledge.