Cytogenetic Technologist

Join our dynamic team in Charlotte, NC, a vibrant city known for its rich culture, diverse community, and excellent quality of life. We are seeking a dedicated professional to perform a variety of essential functions in the field of cytogenetics.

Duties

As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for:

• Performing sample set up, harvesting, slide preparation and staining, microscopic analysis, photography, karyotyping, and FISH analysis.
• Assuring the integrity of specimens during all phases of specimen processing.
• Conducting various culturing procedures including establishing blood, bone marrow, and biopsy cultures; monitoring growth levels; making decisions regarding feeding, subculturing, and harvesting.
• Executing various slide preparations and staining techniques such as standard Giemsa, Q-, R-, C- banding, and NOR staining.
• Performing detailed microscopic analysis and ruling out chromosomal mosaicism; making decisions regarding optimal cells for documentation and operating automated karyotyping equipment.
• Performing FISH processing and analysis.
• Managing record keeping, maintaining stock supply levels, orienting new personnel in the lab, instituting new procedures, and participating in continuing education programs.
• Applying cryogenic technology in specimen storage as needed.
• Coordinating specific functions with laboratory personnel according to job descriptions.
• Managing quality control of culture apparatus, including monitoring CO2 levels in incubators, CO2 supply, periodic disinfection of incubators, maintenance of hoods, and monitoring liquid N2 levels.
• Staying knowledgeable about research and development within the cytogenetics field.
• Performing validation studies for new test development and participating in the compilation of validation data.
• Reporting any problems that might adversely affect patient care to supervisory personnel.
• Utilizing effective LIS and equipment data management skills.

Skills

The role requires:

• Long periods of sitting during analytical procedures and long periods of standing during harvest procedures.
• Manual dexterity.
• Working in an area containing biohazardous materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
• Responsibility to work in a safe manner.
• Stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.