SR Cytogenetics Technologist

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Maryland; On-site; USD 77,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative environment

Affordable benefits package

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist or Senior Cytogenetics Technologist to join the laboratory team on a full-time day shift. The role involves performing a range of routine and complex cytogenetic tests under supervision and contributing to ongoing quality assurance and safety practices.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of lab experience with clinical tests; ASCP CG(ASCP) certification is required

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reports to Lead Clinical Lab Scientist or Supervisor.
• Performs routine and complex clinical laboratory tests per standards and procedures.
• Prepares and determines suitability of solutions, reagents and stains.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment or notifies contacts for complex issues.
• Supports clinical and research aspects of the laboratory as needed.
• Fulfills duties such as ordering supplies, lab housekeeping, and safety records.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Clinical testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/genetics/microbiology/chemistry/hematology

Job description

Requisition #:674613 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Laboratory/Pathology Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

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.

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.