Cytogenetic Scientist - Sun - Thurs - 11am - 7:30pm

The ideal candidate will be CG ASCP certified

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Accessions, processes, and performs clinical testing.

• Correctly receives, accessions, processes, and assures proper identification of specimen
• Independently performs tissue culture, harvest, and slide staining and scanning, including analysis of:
• Specimen type
• Disease state
• Culture conditions
• Type of clinical tests needed
• Appropriate condition of metaphase preparation on slides
• Appropriate staining necessary for metaphase analysis
• Evaluates specimen integrity necessary for clinical testing and notifies appropriate personnel of unacceptable specimens in accordance with departmental procedure
• Acquires and maintains proficiency in computer functions
• Independently performs work without undue reliance on others and assists co-workers as time permits
• Keeps abreast of new procedures and policies
• Performs and documents all required quality control/quality assurance
• Readily instructs new personnel and students regarding theories, techniques, and processes
  
  

Maintains organized processes, inventory, instruments, and equipment to provide optimal and timely patient results.

• Prioritizes and organizes workflow meeting productivity goals of the section
• Remains knowledgeable of processes and pre-analytical procedures enabling efficient trouble shooting and problem solving
• Assists with monitoring and documenting of the sections inventory control system while assuring effective use of supplies.
• Performs routine instrument maintenance and trouble shoots instrument performance for clinical tests.
  
  

Performs all tasks in positive manner to result in appropriate positive customer service.- Complies with section's telephone courtesy policies and procedures

• Reports results of problem resolutions to callers in accordance with section's policies
• Demonstrates cooperation when working with both internal and external customers
• Demonstrates calmness under varying environmental circumstances; remains willing and capable of assisting with crisis situations
• Consistently well groomed; maintains a high standard of personal hygiene; adheres to the section/divisional dress code.
  
  

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Cytogenetic Technology -OR- Bachelor's degree in a related science field. With Bachelor's degree in a related science field, one year of clinical laboratory experience. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 172743
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 65,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 81,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 97,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No