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Cytogenetics Specialist

2 months ago


Dallas, Texas, United States UT Southwestern Medical Center Full time
About the Role

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Cytogenetics Technologist to join our team. As a key member of our laboratory, you will play a critical role in analyzing chromosome preparations, selecting cells, counting, and analyzing each under a microscope. Your attention to detail and ability to summarize results using the ISCN will be essential in submitting files for final reports.

Responsibilities
  • Collect and prepare biological specimens for cytogenetic analyses from various human tissues, such as blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, and solid tissue.
  • Accurately record patient demographics and relevant history.
  • Cultures cells of various types using appropriate biohazard and/or aseptic techniques.
  • Selects appropriate culture media for specific specimens and monitors cell growth.
  • Harvests cell cultures using appropriate techniques, such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, cell fixatives, etc.
  • Prepares microscopic slides using routine and banding techniques.
  • Analyzes chromosome preparations, selecting cells, counting, and analyzing each under a microscope.
  • Prepares several karyotypes (i.e., classification or arrangement of chromosomes into a standard order) per case.
  • Summarizes results of analyses using the ISCN and submits file for final reports.
  • Operates and maintains inverted microscope, photomicroscope to analyze cells, and computerized capturing system to photograph appropriate cells from each case.
  • Organizes workload within assigned section of laboratory, scheduling work assignments, maintaining quality control of data generated, directing laboratory procedures, and generally affecting efficient utilization of methodology and equipment.
  • Assists in development of cytogenetic training programs, implementation, and training for high school, college, trainees, medical students, resident physicians, and postdoctoral fellows in basic cytogenetic skills as required.
  • Participates in conferences and other educational activities to further knowledge of cytogenetics.
  • Collects and organizes research data for project reports as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor Degree in Biology, Medical Technology, or other physical or natural science field.
  • One year of training or experience in clinical cytogenetic field is required.
  • Certification as Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics by ASCP is required.
  • Work Schedule: 10:30am-7:00pm with rotating weekends, holidays.
  • Preferred experience: Experienced Technologist with advanced FISH analysis experience and drafting report.
Benefits

UT Southwestern Medical Center is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay.
  • Paid Time Off, available day one.
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer.

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits.