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Cytogenetics Laboratory Technician - Entry level, will train!

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Covance)

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America

<p><span>The Integrated Genetics Division is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist Trainee to join their Cytogenetics team! The Technologist Trainee will be working in a clinical diagnostics laboratory setting, testing patient specimens. Assays (tests) performed in the Cytogenetics Department utilize a variety of scientific techniques, including specimen culturing, slide preparation, and chromosome analysis. This is a great entry level opportunity </span><span>to join an innovative laboratory and receive targeted one-on-one training that will help the individual grow in a career in the clinical laboratory field! (Note: this is not a research job).</span></p><p></p><p><span>As a Cytogenetics Technician, you will be able participate in LabCorp's in-house training program for the field of Cytogenetics and to become a certified Cytogenetics Technologist. Receive in depth training and preparation for the ASCP board examination and certification (ASCP-CG). <u>Training program is a two year commitment.</u></span></p><p></p><p><span>The schedule for this position will be Tuesday-Saturday. Hours are variable based on business need. Start time can be as early as 6am, and the end time can be as late as 8pm. Ability to work weekends and overtime is required. </span></p><p></p><p><span>Responsibilities:</span></p><ul><li><p>Process specimens using various aseptic tissue culturing techniques</p></li><li><p>Harvest live cultures resulting in slide preparations</p></li><li><p>Chromosome analysis using microscopy and our computer imaging system</p></li><li><p>Preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment</p></li><li><p>Reagent preparation</p></li><li><p>Maintain documentation according to established procedures in designated technical department</p></li><li><p>Perform general lab support duties</p></li></ul><p></p><p><span>Requirements:</span></p><ul><li><p>Bachelors in Biology, Chemistry or relatable life science field</p></li><li><p>Previous clinical or research lab experience preferred but not required</p></li><li><p><span>Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime</span></p></li><li><p><span>Attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ability to multi-task is a must </span></p></li><li><p><span>Eagerness to learn and self-motivated </span></p></li><li><p><span>Ability to work in a team and in a collaborative environment</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:</b></p><p></p><p>As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.</p><p></p><p>For <span>more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our </span><span><a href="https://www.labcorp.com/hipaa-privacy/web-privacy-policy" target="_blank">Privacy Statement</a></span><a href="https://www.labcorp.com/hipaa-privacy/web-privacy-policy" target="_blank"><span>.</span></a><span> </span></p>

Job posted: 2022-03-28

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