SR Cytogenetics Technologist

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative environment

Affordable benefits

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist to perform routine and complex clinical laboratory tests, prepare reagents and stains, and maintain lab equipment. The role reports to the Lead Clinical Lab Scientist or Supervisor and may support both clinical and research lab work.

Prerequisites include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 2 years of lab experience, and ASCP Cytogenetics certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, genetics, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, or related field.
• Must have 2 years of related laboratory experience with clinical tests.
• ASCP certification for Cytogenetics (CG(ASCP)).

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents and stains, following defined formulas and procedures.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment by making routine repairs or notifying appropriate contacts when more complex problems occur.
• May support both clinical and research aspects of the laboratory.
• Performs related general duties such as ordering supplies, lab housekeeping, and maintaining safety records.
• Requires a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially where results are abnormal or atypical.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, or related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Full time/Days:-8:00am-4:30pm

Saturdays Rotating

***Will Consider Cytogenetics Technologist or Sr. Cyogenetics Technologist Levels***

Position Summary:

• Reports to Lead Clinical Lab Scientist or Supervisor.
• Performs a variety of both routine and complex clinical laboratory tests in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents and stains, following defined formulas and procedures.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment by making routine repairs or notifying appropriate contacts when more complex problems occur.
• May support both clinical and research aspects of the laboratory.
• Performs related general duties such as ordering supplies, lab housekeeping, and maintaining safety records.
• Requires a professional level of knowledge to properly execute and analyze results, especially where results are abnormal or atypical.
• Specific duties may vary according to rotation assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, or related field.

Work Experience:

• Must have 2 years of related laboratory experience. Experience must include clinical laboratory rotation and knowledge of clinical laboratory tests and equipment acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent education & training that meets minimum science coursework (biology, chemistry, genetics, microbiology, hematology or related - making one eligible to sit for certification).

Certification:

• ASCP certification for Cytogenetics, CG(ASCP)

Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range:

Minimum 37.02/hour - Maximum 61.11/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.