Cytogenetics Technologist III, FISH

Cytogenetics Technologist III

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. With our global scale and deep expertise, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people's health around the world. Together, we're improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist III to join our team at in Torrance, CA.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm

This role is primarily focused on Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) testing and analysis, including wet laboratory processing, probe hybridization, fluorescence microscopy, result interpretation, documentation, and reporting for hematologic (heme) and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) specimens.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine procedures including tissue culture, harvesting, slide making and banding, automated karyotyping, reagent preparation, and FISH processing, probing, and scoping.
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• Five years or more of clinical laboratory testing experience
• Three years experience performing FISH wet lab and FISH analysis
• California Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist License

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience performing FISH wet laboratory testing and FISH analysis.
• Five years performing and interpreting FISH assays on both hematologic (heme) and FFPE specimens.
• Scientist in Cytogenetics - CG(ASCP)

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference.

Pay Range: $27-$42.53

All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please click here.

***Sign-on Bonus $7,500*** Internal Employees Not Eligible for Sign-on Bonus

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