Cytogenetics Specialist

2 months ago


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

UT Southwestern 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 microscope, and preparing several karyotypes per case.

Responsibilities
  • Collect and prepare biological specimens for cytogenetic analyses from various human tissues, such as blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, and solid tissue, utilizing aseptic techniques, appropriate containers and instruments, collecting media, antibiotics, anticoagulants, and preservatives.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provides mentoring to Cytogenetic Technologists and Technicians with less experience. Assists Supervisor/Manager in monitoring laboratory operations to ensure compliance with departmental, institutional, accreditation, and government requirements and regulations.
  • Maintain regulatory documentation such as, but not limited to maintenance logs and Quality Assurance program documents
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


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