Flow Cytometry Analyst

Pathgroup-; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup is seeking a Flow Cytometry Analyst (MT/MLS) for on-site work in Coppell, Texas. You will perform day-to-day flow cytometry analysis, sample processing, and results reporting, consulting senior MTs as needed.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree, national certification in flow cytometry (ASCP or equivalent), and more than one year of flow cytometry experience. You will maintain licensure through ongoing education and collaborate with pathologists to ensure accurate patient reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and appropriate certification required.
• More than one year of Flow Cytometry experience.
• Continued education to maintain licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process specimens per department protocols.
• Analyze flow cytometry data and report results.
• Interpret results and discuss with pathologists as needed.
• Maintain productivity and turnaround time per guidelines.
• Participate in QA/QC programs and department audits.

Skills

Flow Cytometry

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASCP Certification in Flow Cytometry or MT

Job description

The Flow Cytometry Analyst is a licensed Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) who is responsible for day to day flow cytometry analysis and results reporting, as well as day to day processing of samples within the Laboratory. The Flow Cytometry Analyst performs the standard duties of a Medical Technologist I and will consult Medical Technologist III if necessary.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support PathGroup's mission, vision, goals and management decisions.
• Receive and process specimens according to department protocols
• Assists the Supervisor, Manager and Director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Data analysis and technical interpretation of all flow cytometry data generated in the clinical flow cytometry laboratory.
• Test areas include, but are not limited to, leukemia and lymphoma phenotyping, PNH testing, CD3 enumeration, and stem cell enumeration.
• Communicate directly with pathologists regarding test results, interpretations, and compilation of clinical reports.
• Perform within the productivity and turnaround time expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
• Perform all duties of a Medical Technologist I with little to no assistance.
• Display satisfactory clinical competency on standard procedures.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
• Communicate pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or other appropriate individual.
• Assist in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
• Work with other departments within PathGroup and its subsidiaries.
• Become familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
• Perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
• Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• Bachelors' Degree required
• National certification as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Flow Cytometry or as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other certifying body is required.
• Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification/licensure, and to increase basic knowledge.

EXPERIENCE:

• More than one year of technical experience required in Flow Cytometry.
• More than two years of experience required analyzing Flow Cytometry data of human samples.
• Must have proven track record in physician, employee, and client relationships.

Work Location Type

On-Site

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