Medical Laboratory Scientist I - Cytogenetics

• Bachelor Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biology or an ASCP approved discipline.

• BSMT or BSMLS degree in Cytogenetics
• Previous clinical laboratory experience.
• Previous Cytogenetics experience
• ASCP in Cytogenetics CG(ASCP)
• General knowledge of clinical laboratory quality control practices.

• Receive, identify, and process patient specimens such as blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, tissue, or other samples.
• Perform cytogenetic testing, including chromosome analysis (karyotyping).
• Prepare specimens for chromosome studies, including cell culture, harvesting, and slide preparation.
• Perform FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) testing according to established procedures.
• Analyze chromosomes for abnormalities in number, structure, and morphology.
• Use microscopes, imaging systems, and laboratory software to evaluate chromosome preparations.
• Assist with testing for abnormalities such as aneuploidies, deletions, duplications, translocations, and other chromosomal changes.
• Perform quality-control procedures and document results accurately.
• Follow established laboratory protocols, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot specimen or testing problems and escalate unusual findings to senior technologists or supervisors.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, and supplies.
• Enter and maintain accurate patient and test information in the laboratory information system.
• Assist with validation, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Communicate significant or unusual findings to appropriate laboratory personnel according to established procedures.

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

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