Cytogenetics Technician

Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you 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 Technician in Miami, FL. 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 schedule for this position will be: 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 6:00PM

*Florida State Clinical Laboratory Technician license is required*

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establishing cultures of peripheral blood, amniotic fluid, CVS samples, products of conception, bone marrow, skin biopsy and tumor tissue.
• Monitoring the progress of cell culture and feeding cells.
• Knowing the appropriate time for harvesting and performing harvesting.
• Slide preparation and banding techniques.
• Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) Procedures.
• Catalogues and files all slides to be used as part of the patient's medical records.
• Performs other general lab duties as required.
• Follows proper safety procedures when performing all laboratory duties.
• Maintains records of all work performed.
• Identifies records of all work performed
• Performs and documents preventative and corrective equipment maintenance, and ensures equipment function properly.

Requirements:

• Associate's or higher degree in biological, chemical and/or medical science from an accredited college or university
• Florida state Clinical Laboratory Technician license is required
• Minimum of 3 to 4 years of pertinent experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technician
• ASCP or AMT certification is a plus
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems are 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 needs

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable.  For more detailed information, please click here. 

Labcorp 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.

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