Cytogenetics Technologist - Judge Group

The Judge Group is currently seeking a full-time Cytogenetics technologist for our high-profile client based out of Charlotte, North Carolina! To preface this role is FTE and fully onsite. If interested, please don’t hesitate to apply or send your resume to jnachman@judge.com. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you!!

Job Summary:

•The Cytogenetics Technologist performs at a comprehensive level all phases of sample set up, harvesting, slide preparation and staining, microscopic analysis, photography, karyotyping and performs FISH analysis. Works independently under the general supervision of the Cytogenetics Laboratory Director, Group Leader and Team Leader

Essential Functions: 

•Assures integrity of the specimens during all phases of specimen processing. Performs a variety of culturing procedures including; establishing blood, bone marrow, and biopsy cultures; monitoring growth levels, making decisions regarding feeding, subculturing, harvesting, etc.

•Performs various slide preparations and staining techniques (standard Geisma,, Q-, R-, C- banding and NOR staining) Performs detailed microscopic analysis. Assumes responsibility for ruling out chromosomal mosaicism

•Performs FISH processing and analysis. Responsible for quality record keeping, maintenance of stock supply levels, orienting new personnel in lab, instituting new procedures, and continuing education programs.

•Responsible for quality control of culture apparatus which includes; monitoring CO2 levels in incubators, monitoring CO2 supply, periodic disinfection of incubators, periodic maintenance of hoods, and monitoring of liquid N2 levels.

Qualifications:

•2 years of cytogenetics analysis required,

•5 years of cytogenetic analysis preferred

•Experience and Certifications Bachelor's degree in any Life Science, Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP or equivalent), and/or Technologist in Cytogenetics (ASCP or equivalent) required

Thank you for reading the entirety of this posting! If qualified and interested, please don’t hesitate to apply through this posting or feel free to shoot your resume over to jnachman@judge.com. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you soon!