Senior Cytogenetics Technologist

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Seattle, WA
30+ days ago

Full-time
Employee

Highlights

Responsibilities including but not limited to: Participate in cytogenetics and/or FISH rotations: wet lab, analysis, drafting of client reports, and final review of client reports after director approval . An advanced level position with at least 8 years of cytogenetic and/or FISH wet lab and analysis experience recommended and: Successful fulfillment of all Level III Technologist qualifications .

Numbers & Facts

Location	Seattle, WA
Job Type	Full-time, Employee

Description

Cytogenetics Technologist III/Senior in beautiful Seattle, Washington
FULL TIME - DIRECT HIRE - COMPLETLEY ONSITE POSITION

***NOT A REMOTE ROLE******

Universal Qualifications – Shared Values and Qualifications Among All Laboratory Sections

Provides tailored and effective training and coaching for new technicians/technologists
Consistently demonstrates leadership, initiative, and positive role modeling when interacting with any team member
Assist the Supervisor and/or director with duties as needed

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

Participate in cytogenetics and/or FISH rotations: wet lab, analysis, drafting of client reports, and final review of client reports after director approval
Rotation coverage as assigned by your Supervisor or director(s)
Communication with Supervisor and section director(s) regarding daily workflow and case progression. Alert director(s) to critical findings, issues, or delays in analysis
Communicate with team members daily regarding workflow and section needs
Review SOPs annually and follow SOPs to perform daily clinical workflow
Participation in section quality management activities
Participate in annual competency assessments
Participate in Proficiency Testing (CAP)
Assist the laboratory in maintain compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements with participation in onsite inspections
Work rotating weekend days (Saturday and/or Sunday) as needed

Qualifications :

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree or a Bachelor of Arts degree that meets the ASCP requirements for a Cytogenetics certification
Current ASCP certification in Cytogenetics (Cyto only)
Must have very strong FISH analysis experience of multiple myeloma panels and lymphoma panels on paraffin slides (FFPE)
Experience in chromosome and/or FISH analysis; oncology experience preferred
Familiar with current ISCN utilization for Cytogenetics and/or FISH
In-depth understanding of Cytogenetic and/or FISH analytical processes
Experience in troubleshooting and quality control (including CAP regulations)
Works successfully in a team environment
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Excellent critical thinking skills
Ability to complete tasks successfully and efficiently, as delegated by Supervisor/Director
Passion for providing high-quality and industry-leading diagnostic services as well as patient care
Deeply committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of scientific advances

Senior Technologist
An advanced level position with at least 8 years of cytogenetic and/or FISH wet lab and analysis experience recommended and:

Successful fulfillment of all Level III Technologist qualifications
Provides tailored and effective training and coaching for new technicians/technologists
Assists the Supervisor and/or director with duties as needed
Can take on validation projects with minimal supervision
Able to problem solve quality issues in wet lab with minimal supervision
The ability to analyze all FISH samples including paraffin embedded tissues (FISH only)
Consistently demonstrates leadership, initiative, and positive role modeling when interacting with any team member

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