Precision Cytogenetic Analysis Specialist

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Cytogenetics professional to independently culture and analyze specimens for inherited and acquired genetic diseases. Responsibilities include slide preparation, metaphase analysis, and quality control within a clinical genetics laboratory.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree eligible for ASCP and demonstrated Cytogenetics experience; tissue culture and FISH experience are preferred. Compliance with HIPAA and company policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in ASCP eligible program.
• Experience in Cytogenetics.
• Preferred experience in tissue culture, FISH, and analysis of all tissue types.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes cells and chromosomes using slides and metaphase finder.
• Identify abnormalities and communicate with Senior Tech for further analysis.
• Harvests cells, prepares slides, stains and ensures quality control.
• Captures and karyotypes cells on the metaphase finder computer.
• Maintains records for reagents, check lots and quality control.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in ASCP eligible program

Tools

Cytogenetics lab techniques

Job description

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Cytogenetics professional to independently culture and analyze specimens for inherited and acquired genetic diseases. Responsibilities include slide preparation, metaphase analysis, and quality control within a clinical genetics laboratory.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree eligible for ASCP and demonstrated Cytogenetics experience; tissue culture and FISH experience are preferred. Compliance with HIPAA and company policies is essential.