Senior Cytogenetics Technologist

Cytogenetics Technologist III/Senior in beautiful Seattle, Washington
FULL TIME - DIRECT HIRE - COMPLETLEY ONSITE POSITION

***NOT A REMOTE ROLE******

Universal Qualifications – Shared Values and Qualifications Among All Laboratory Sections

• Provides tailored and effective training and coaching for new technicians/technologists
• Consistently demonstrates leadership, initiative, and positive role modeling when interacting with any team member
• Assist the Supervisor and/or director with duties as needed

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Participate in cytogenetics and/or FISH rotations: wet lab, analysis, drafting of client reports, and final review of client reports after director approval
• Rotation coverage as assigned by your Supervisor or director(s)
• Communication with Supervisor and section director(s) regarding daily workflow and case progression. Alert director(s) to critical findings, issues, or delays in analysis
• Communicate with team members daily regarding workflow and section needs
• Review SOPs annually and follow SOPs to perform daily clinical workflow
• Participation in section quality management activities
• 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
• Work rotating weekend days (Saturday and/or Sunday) as needed

Qualifications :

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree or a Bachelor of Arts degree that meets the ASCP requirements for a Cytogenetics certification
• Current ASCP certification in Cytogenetics (Cyto only)
• Must have very strong FISH analysis experience of multiple myeloma panels and lymphoma panels on paraffin slides (FFPE)
• Experience in chromosome and/or FISH analysis; oncology experience preferred
• Familiar with current ISCN utilization for Cytogenetics and/or FISH
• In-depth understanding of Cytogenetic and/or FISH analytical processes
• Experience in troubleshooting and quality control (including CAP regulations)
• Works successfully in a team environment
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Ability to complete tasks successfully and efficiently, as delegated by Supervisor/Director
• Passion for providing high-quality and industry-leading diagnostic services as well as patient care
• Deeply committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of scientific advances

Senior Technologist
An advanced level position with at least 8 years of cytogenetic and/or FISH wet lab and analysis experience recommended and:

• Successful fulfillment of all Level III Technologist qualifications
• Provides tailored and effective training and coaching for new technicians/technologists
• Assists the Supervisor and/or director with duties as needed
• Can take on validation projects with minimal supervision
• Able to problem solve quality issues in wet lab with minimal supervision
• The ability to analyze all FISH samples including paraffin embedded tissues (FISH only)
• Consistently demonstrates leadership, initiative, and positive role modeling when interacting with any team member