New Jersey - Eastern Pennsylvania - Delaware HERC

Position Summary:

• Reagent preparation, supply ordering, performing Tissue culture procedures, harvesting slides, Slide making, Slide banding and karyotyping, and FISH processing, probing, and scoping.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem-solving.
• Carry out various technical and clinical operations relating to the activities of the laboratory.
• Assist in the establishment of performance standards, proficiency testing, quality control, and procedures associated with the maintenance of the clinical laboratory licenses.
• Perform various assays independently with responsibilities for accurate methodology, proper
  instrumentation usage, and result reporting.
• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.

• Supervise daily work activities in the lab, including specimen handling and shipment, QC, and instrument maintenance review and troubleshooting when needed.
• Initiate the new protocol introduction, including documentation, procedures, and processes to the technologists, technicians, and designated laboratory staff.
• Serve as the laboratory contact for clinicians or outside labs for specimen inquiries or issues.
• Assist in resource planning, department budget processes, and lab contract signing.
• Assist with the instruction and training of new employees and students in various techniques and procedures specifically related to Clinical Testing protocols.
• Write performance evaluations for assigned employees.
• Prepare for self-inspection and on-site CAP inspection.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science, plus three (3) years of experience as a Cytogenetic Technologist in a clinical cytogenetic laboratory.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience is also required.
• An additional two (2) years of specialized Cytogenetic laboratory experience may be substituted for supervisory experience.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Exposure to human blood, bone marrow, body fluids, or tissues.
• Exposure to harmful chemicals.
• Must sit at the microscope for extended periods of time.
• Work in dark rooms as well as standing for long periods of time doing benchtop work.
• Must be able to differentiate colors.

• Laboratory environment.

Special Conditions:

• This job may require flexible shifts and/or weekend hours. 

Posting Number: 26ST0746

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