Senior Cytogenetics Lead Technologist

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Chantilly, VA seeks a Sr. Cytogenetics Technologist to manage tissue culture, microscopy-based analyses and molecular cytogenetics (FISH/array). Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Competitive hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include culture initiation and maintenance, karyotype analysis, QC-compliant FISH/array testing, and mentorship within the lab. Requires ASCP-CG certification and 5+ years in a cytogenetics lab.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years full-time experience in CAP or CLIA clinical Cytogenetics laboratory.
• A degree or certificate from an accredited Cytogenetics training program may be substituted for the year of experience.
• Current ASCP Certification in Cytogenetics [ASCP-CG] is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue culture, culture initiation, maintenance, harvest, slide preparation and staining for microscopic analysis.
• Prepare karyotypes using established cytogenetic laboratory procedures.
• Perform FISH or array analysis with proper QC and documentation.
• Process samples with FISH or microarray including slide prep, pretreatment, hybridization, post wash and counterstain.
• Ensure accurate specimen processing/test results by following testing methodology and QC standards.
• Lead the group in absence of a supervisor and assist in training of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

LIS

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Chantilly, VA seeks a Sr. Cytogenetics Technologist to manage tissue culture, microscopy-based analyses and molecular cytogenetics (FISH/array). Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Competitive hourly pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities include culture initiation and maintenance, karyotype analysis, QC-compliant FISH/array testing, and mentorship within the lab. Requires ASCP-CG certification and 5+ years in a cytogenetics lab.