Cytogenetic Technologist-PAML
Posted on: 18 Jan 2021
Spokane, WA
Job Description
The Integrated Genetics division of LabCorp has an exciting opportunity for a Cytogenetics Technologist in Spokane, WA. We are a fast paced diagnostic testing facility performing chromosome analysis specializing in oncology. This position will include various wet lab procedures, troubleshooting, quality control, and chromosome analysis utilizing a microscope and imaging system. We provide on the job training in all our processes for qualified candidates.
The schedule for this position will be Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm overtime and rotating weekends as required
Responsibilities:
* Processes specimens using various aseptic tissue culturing techniques
* Harvesting live cultures resulting in slide preparations
* Chromosome analysis using microscopy and our computer imaging system
* Preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment
* Reagent preparation
* Maintaining documentation according to established procedures in designated technical department
* Performs general lab support duties
Requirements
* B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or related Life Science discipline and meeting all certification requirements
* Minimum 1 year Cytogenetic laboratory experience preferred, oncology experience highly preferred
* Current ASCP certification or eligibility
* Ability to work a flexible schedule and will include some weekend shifts and overtime based on current volumes and TAT
* Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
* Strong computer skills and working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
* Attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
* Eagerness to learn and self-motivated
Shift
1
Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm overtime and rotating weekends as required
Laboratory Corp.
Burlington, NC
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings operates as an independent clinical laboratory company worldwide. It operates in two segments, LabCorp Diagnostics (LCD) and Covance Drug Development. It offers various clinical laboratory tests, such as blood chemistry analyses, urinalyses, blood cell counts, thyroid tests, Pap tests, hemoglobin A1C and vitamin D products, prostate-specific antigens, tests for sexually-transmitted diseases, hepatitis C tests, microbiology cultures and procedures, and alcohol and other substance-abuse tests.
The company also provides testing services in the areas of women's health, allergy, diagnostic genetics, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, endocrinology, oncology, coagulation, pharmacogenetics, toxicology, and medical drug monitoring; and esoteric testing, cancer diagnostics, and other complex procedures. In addition, it provides technology-enabled solutions, including a suite of applications to enable patients, healthcare providers, health systems, accountable care organizations, and insurers with convenient and secure access to LCD’s data and services, as well as billing for laboratory services. Further, it offers end-to-end drug development, medical device, and diagnostic development solutions from research to clinical development and commercial market access.
The company primarily serves managed care organizations, biopharmaceutical companies, physicians and other healthcare providers, hospitals and health systems, governmental agencies, employers, patients and consumers, contract research organizations, academic institutions, and independent clinical laboratories. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings has collaborations with the Boston University, Columbia University, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, The Mount Sinai Hospital, the University of Tennessee, Yale University, and QIAGEN N.V. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Burlington, North Carolinia.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees61,000
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