Calling all Medical Lab Professionals! Join Labcorp’s team as a Cytogenetics Technologist in Shelton, CT. Be part of our mission to “Improve Health, Improve Lives” through processing clinical specimens, problem-solving, and delivering quality patient care. Opportunities for growth, development, and making a real difference await you. Apply now for an exciting career!
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Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking to looking to embark on a new challenge in your career or start your career in Medical Lab Science? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Cytogenetics Technologist in Shelton, CT. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”.The Cytogenetic Technologist processes clinical specimens from patients who are referred for cancer cytogenetic diagnosis. The processing will include accessioning the specimen into the laboratory, tissue culture, harvesting, slide preparation, staining and/or probing, microscope analysis, imaging, and preparation of diagnostic results.Work Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 am-5:30 pm.Job Duties/Responsibilities:• Routine procedures can include: performing tissue culture, harvesting, slide making and banding, automated karyotyping, reagent preparation, and FISH processing, probing, and scoping.• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.• Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary• Assist with processing of specimens when needed• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipmentRequirements:• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience is required• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred• Ability to work independently and within a team environment• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needsIf you’re looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply todayLabcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.
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