Med Technologist, Cytogenetics

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 101,347,000 - 136,848,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Cytogenetics professional to provide specialized testing and support in the Microarray laboratory. Located at 211 Bailey Rd, Rochester, NY, this full-time role involves performing complex cytogenetic analyses, maintaining instruments, and ensuring strict quality control.

Minimum education includes a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related fields with NYS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, biochemistry, or biology and NYS designated program required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• NYS Licensed or eligible for NYS licensure in Clinical Laboratory Technology or a NYS Restricted License in Cytogenetics upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized testing and support for the lab section.
• Performs complex technical assignments requiring theoretical insight.
• Maintains and standardizes instruments; conducts daily quality control.
• Performs morphologic analysis and karyotyping on amniotic fluids, CVS, and fetal samples.
• Analyzes leukemic bone marrows and tumors for chromosome abnormalities.
• Performs FISH microscope analysis.
• Delivers education and training within the lab.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments.
• Records results via computer/instrument interfaces.
• Adheres to QC/QA protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, biochemistry, or biology and NYS designated program

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

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Job Location (Full Address): 211 Bailey Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14586 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500244 Microarray Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCA 214 H Compensation Range: $35.35 - $47.72 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized testing and support for the laboratory section.
• Performs complex technical assignments, which are broadly outlined and require theoretical insight and interpretation.
• Exercises a high degree of skill and judgement and an understanding of the principles and methodologies of cytogenetics processing.
• Responsible for instrument maintenance/standardization, daily quality control, and adherence to all laboratory/University policies.
• Completes morphologic microscopic analysis and karyotyping of a variety of specimens, including amniotic fluids and chorionic villus samples, pre-conceptual and pediatric bloods and products of conception.
• Completes microscopic analysis, including complex leukemic bone marrows and tumors for the detection of specific chromosome aberrations associated with various kinds of neoplasia.
• Performs Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) microscope analysis.
• Provides educational support and specialized training within the laboratory section.
• Performs and documents instrument preventative maintenance as scheduled or as needed.
• Performs and documents instrument troubleshooting as needed.
• Records results of patient sample analysis using computer/instrument interface options.
• Adheres to quality control/quality assurance protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, biochemistry, or biology and advanced certificate of completion at a NYS designated program required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• NYS Licensed or eligible for NYS licensure in Clinical Laboratory Technology or a NYS Restricted License in Cytogenetics upon hire required.

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