Cytogenetic Analyst - Houston, United States - Baylor Genetics

Description

Job Summary:

Prepares, examines, and analyzes chromosomes found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, and blood, to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases.

Essential Duties:

• Perform routine wet lab duties, including but not limited to harvest, cell culture, dropping and banding.
• Performs analysis of G-banded or FISH slides in order to determine the presence of any structural abnormalities.
• Performs case review for chromosome and FISH samples and writes reports.
• Assists in trouble shooting quality issues in the wet lab
• Provides support to the lab manager in staffing and scheduling
• Provides support to the lab manager in tracking TAT, helping to insure timely reporting of cases
• Performs more complex and/or non-routine cytogenetic procedures, and regularly reviews work performed to ensure procedures are carried out in accordance with orders from directors and established policies and procedures.
• Performs routine QA/QC and maintenance on the laboratory equipment
• Ensures the quality assurance of laboratory equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.

Experience:

• Required: Eight years' experience as a Cytogenetic Technologist.

Certification/Licenses/Registration:

• Required: Certification/registration as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or certification as a Clinical Lab Specialist in Cytogenetics (NCA).

EEO Statement:

Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.