Medical Laboratory Scientist I- Cytogenetics

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Cytogenetics wet lab and analysis
Specimen processing and evaluation
Cell culture and harvesting
The Medical Laboratory Scientist I in the Cytogenetics Laboratory will be responsible for performing a broad range of testing in Cytogenetics Wet Lab and Analysis, including processing specimens, cell culture, chromosome analysis, and reporting

Job Summary

  • The Medical Laboratory Scientist I in the Cytogenetics Laboratory will be responsible for performing a broad range of testing in Cytogenetics Wet Lab and Analysis, including processing specimens, cell culture, chromosome analysis, and reporting.
  • This role requires maintaining safe work practices, following regulatory requirements, and engaging with supervisors and other department staff.
  • UAMS offers benefits such as medical, dental, and vision plans, holiday/vacation/sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for eligible positions.

Matching Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist I in the Cytogenetics Laboratory will be responsible for performing a broad range of testing in Cytogenetics Wet Lab and Analysis, including processing specimens, cell culture, chromosome analysis, and reporting.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cytogenetics Wet Lab and Analysis
  • specimen processing and evaluation
  • cell culture and harvesting
  • chromosome analysis
  • imaging and karyotyping
  • quality control and maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative health care organization
  • improving patient care
  • teamwork and diversity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Technology, Biology or ASCP approved discipline
  • ASCP Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Technologist (MT), or Cytogenetics (CG) passed within 12 months of eligibility
  • BSMT or BSMLS degree in Cytogenetics
  • Previous clinical laboratory experience
  • Previous Cytogenetics experience
  • ASCP in Cytogenetics CG(ASCP)
  • General knowledge of clinical laboratory quality control practices

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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