Cytogenetic Tech Trainee

Description

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Summary:

Cytogenetic Technologist Trainees are individuals within the UNC Medical Center McLendon Clinical Laboratories who have obtained a bachelors degree but do not have clinical laboratory experience or certification in Cytogenetics.

The Cytogenetics Trainee will receive mentoring and education in the field of Cytogenetics and will be required to obtain certification in Cytogenetics CG(ASCP) within three years.

The Cytogenetics Trainee will follow regulatory guidelines and laboratory policies under guidance by certified cytogenetic technologists to learn all aspects of Cytogenetics in order to qualify for the CG(ASCP) certification exam.

Responsibilities:

1. Preparation of specimens including peripheral bloods, bone marrows, lymph nodes, tumors, products of conception, amniocentisis and chorionic villus sampling; preparation of media and other reagents; cleaning of labarotory equipment and supplies.
2. Preparation of slides for both routine Cytogenetics and Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis.
3. Analysis and karyotyping of chromosomes using both automated and manual methodologies under guidance of senior technologists. Learning and using ISCN nomenclature for interpretation of results.
4. FISH set up, analysis and interpretation for constitutional and acquired specimens under guidance of senior technologists.
5. Quality assurance and quality control of laboratory equipment and supplies.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* None required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Strong attention to detail, ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: UNCH Molecular And Cytogenetics

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Salary Range: $26.59-$38.23 (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.