T220501 - University of Alabama at Birmingham

Compensation:
Pay Range: %2421.80- %2435.45 / hour
- %248,000 new hiresign-on bonus (Full-Time only)
- Benefits available for eligible positions include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our manybenefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabamarsquo;s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics inBirmingham,Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- Americarsquo;s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.

JobDescription
Provides standard or specialized techniques for evaluation of acquired (somatic) chromosome abnormalities on a variety of specimen types including, but not limited to, amniotic fluids, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), tissue, blood and/or bone marrow. Analysis may include traditional cytogenetic techniques as well as molecular cytogenetics by FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) and/or CGH (array comparative genomic hybridization). Documents analysis, maintains records and performs routine maintenance and monitoring of equipment. Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric.

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently credentialed with Cytogenetics Technologist (CG) or Molecular Biology Technologist (MB) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required.