Cytogenetics Technologist I

City of Hope; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 61,854 - 95,867; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, California, is recruiting for a Cytogenetics Laboratory Clinical Laboratory Scientist I. The role involves preparing specimens, performing tests from waived to high complexity, and reporting results under strict SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

A sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates. The successful candidate will work under the Laboratory Director, teach students and staff, and maintain compliance with FACT, AABB, CAP, FDA, and Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for Cytogenetics role.
• California CLS licensure in Cytogenetics required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for analysis and perform a range of clinical laboratory procedures.
• Review normal and critical results for accuracy before reporting.
• Conduct quality control, calibrations, and data recording to support QA and PI processes.
• Utilize standard lab equipment and perform data entry of diagnostic information.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure - Cytogenetics

Job description

Thank you for your interest. Please note, the purpose of this posting is to recruit for on-going and future positions.

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

We have an exciting Cytogenetics Laboratory opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I position at City of Hope, located in Duarte, California. This is a full time position that welcomes new licensed clinical laboratory scientists to apply. We offer a sign-on bonus to eligible candidates. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing specimens for analysis and performing and reporting clinical laboratory procedures, ranging from waived to high complexity, all while adhering to strict compliance with written SOPs and various regulatory guidelines, including FACT, AABB, ACHI, CAP, FDA, and Joint Commission regulations. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to assist in teaching students and staff, working under the authority of the Laboratory Director as per the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, CFR Section 493.1445(a). Join our dynamic team at City of Hope and contribute to groundbreaking medical research and patient care.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Maintain knowledge of techniques for preparing and processing biological specimens for clinical analyses using universal precautions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in manual, semi-automated, and automated laboratory procedures.
• Perform a variety of complex laboratory tests and procedures according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules, completing them within established turnaround times.
• Review normal and critical results for accuracy and completeness before reporting, promptly notifying supervisors of unusual results or discrepancies.
• Conduct quality control procedures, including preventive maintenance, calibrations, and data recording, to support and participate in Quality Assurance efforts and the Performance Improvement process.
• Utilize standard laboratory equipment, ensuring accuracy and completeness of recorded results, while also performing data entry of diagnostic information.
• Prepare and label solutions, reagents, culture media, and stains following standard formulas and procedures.
• Prioritize work, provide efficient service, assist coworkers as needed, maintain cleanliness and safety practices, and uphold a high level of integrity and confidentiality while maintaining a positive customer service image when interacting with colleagues, patients, physicians, and vendors.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) licensure - Cytogenetics

Additional Information:

• Hourly Pay Range: $44.90 - $69.59

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.