Cytogenetics Senior Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Hematologics is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Cytogenetics Senior Technologist to join our team, bringing strong expertise in cytogenetic and FISH analysis along with a passion for high-quality diagnostic services and patient care. In this role, you will contribute to daily laboratory operations including wet lab work, analysis, and report preparation, while collaborating closely with supervisors, directors, and team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely case progression. This position also plays a key role in training and mentoring junior staff, supporting quality and compliance initiatives (CLIA/CAP), and participating in validation projects and process improvements. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical proficiency, critical thinking, and leadership, with the ability to independently troubleshoot, handle complex oncology cases, and drive continuous improvement within a collaborative, fast-paced laboratory environment.

Overview:

• 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

Senior Technologist

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

• 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
  
• Experience analyzing complex oncology cases or COG/pediatric oncology cases.
• Experience analyzing FISH samples including paraffin embedded tissues or multiple myelomas.
• Provides tailored and effective training and coaching for new technicians/technologists
• Facilitate changes within the laboratory and team
• Lead or assist with validation projects with minimal supervision
• Able to problem solve quality issues in wet lab with minimal supervision
• Consistently demonstrates leadership, initiative, and positive role modeling when interacting with any team member
• Assists the Supervisor and/or director with duties as needed

Additional 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
• 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

HematoLogics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments, and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please communicate this need to Human Resources by emailing
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Full-time physical presence at our Seattle laboratory is an essential job function of this role.

Compensation & Benefits Package:

HematoLogics offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company for employees and 50% of premiums paid for an employee’s spouse/partner/dependents. Long-term disability coverage is provided with 100% of monthly premiums paid for by the company. We offer up to 6% match at 6 months tenure and beyond for 401K contributions by the employee.

We offer 12 days of vacation (on an accrual basis), 10 days of sick time (front-loaded at the time of your start date), and 11 paid holidays. We offer tuition reimbursement, anniversary awards, profit-sharing bonuses, 100% coverage of ORCA card or $50 per month onsite parking, and a variety of other benefits to recognize our team’s meaningful contributions to patient care and the company.