Cytogenetic Technologist - Labcorp

LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a **Cytogenetic** **Technologist** in **Seattle, WA** . In this position, you will work in a fast-paced, customer-focused, and challenging environment and contribute to our overall mission at LabCorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives." This is an **on-site role.** You will be joining a team of technologists who perform high complexity testing. **Schedule: 1st shift, Monday** - **Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.** **Job Duties/Responsibilities:** + 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 + Processing of specimens when needed + Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment + Responsible for new testing validation **REQUIREMENTS** + Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related science (or 24 credits in Chemistry/Biology constituting a biological science major) as required by CLIA + Minimum 1 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required for Technologist level + ASCP or AMT certification is required. + Ability to work independently and within a team environment + Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus + High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills + Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen + Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business **Pay Range:** $33.70 - 49.17/ hour All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Dynacare Northwest, Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 21. **Benefits:** Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), accrue up to 18 days of Annual Leave per year (includes 8 holidays) and Sick Leave (0.0333) hours of sick leave for each hour of work) capped at 64 hours per year, Tuition Reimbursement and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. **Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:** As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. **We encourage all to apply** If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/accessibility) or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility (Disability_apply@LabCorp.com) . For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement (https://www.labcorp.com/about/web-privacy-policy) .