Laboratory Technician II - Cytogenetics & Genomics

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Laboratory Associate II to perform moderate and high complexity testing under supervision. The role includes QC, instrument maintenance, calling critical results, and documenting results in the LIS.

Troubleshooting and communicating technical information to staff are essential. Education requires an associate or bachelor’s in chemical or biological sciences with specified coursework; minimum 3 years of clinical lab experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological sciences including 24 semester hours of science courses with 6 semester hours chemistry, 6 biology, and 12 hours of chemical/biological sciences.
• At least 3 years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Career Ladder Position; internal candidates must meet Path and Lab ICCE Career Ladder requirements; external candidates must meet within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for laboratory operations.
• Operates equipment, prepares chemical solutions, and performs analytical tests as assigned.
• Records test results and maintains records as instructed; complies with safety guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Instrumentation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety guidelines

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in chemical/biological sciences

Chemistry coursework

Biology coursework

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Laboratory Associate II to perform moderate and high complexity testing under supervision. The role includes QC, instrument maintenance, calling critical results, and documenting results in the LIS.

Troubleshooting and communicating technical information to staff are essential. Education requires an associate or bachelor’s in chemical or biological sciences with specified coursework; minimum 3 years of clinical lab experience.