Cytogenetics Technologist III/Senior - Staff Icons
Seattle, WA 98121
About the Job
Cytogenetics Technologist III/Senior in beautiful Seattle, Washington
FULL TIME - DIRECT HIRE - COMPLETLEY ONSITE POSITION
***NOT A REMOTE ROLE******
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Perform direct harvests of blood, bone marrow, and solid tissue, as well as CD138+ enrichments on bone marrow aspirates.
- Prepare, hybridize, and wash FISH slides.
- Perform FISH analysis of direct, CD138+ enriched, FACS sorted, and paraffin embedded samples.
- Communication with leads, supervisors, and director(s) regarding daily workflow and case progression.
- Review SOPs annually and follow SOPs to perform daily clinical workflow.
- Participation in section quality management activities, including documentation and equipment maintenance.
- 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.
- Rotating Saturdays and rotating weekday shifts (7am-3pm to 9am-5pm).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in biology or similar discipline
- Minimum of 6 years of clinical FISH experience.
- FISH analysis of direct and enriched samples experience required. Experience in FISH analysis of paraffin embedded tissues for lymphoma highly preferred.
- ASCP certification in Cytogenetics or eligibility for ASCP certification in Cytogenetics required.
- Experience with new assay development and instrument validation is a plus.
- Passion for providing high-quality and industry-leading diagnostic services as well as patient care.
- Works successfully in a team environment.
- Deeply committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of scientific advances.
- Must possess a high level of attention to detail, high-complexity technical and interpersonal skill sets to support an interdisciplinary teamwork setting (flow cytometry, molecular, and cytogenetics).
- Strong written & verbal communication skills.
- Excellent critical thinking skills.
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