Cytogenetic Technologist - Full Time - Day Shift - Pittsburgh

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Microscopic analysis of chromosome spreads
Cell culture and specimen processing
Banding techniques and slide staining
The role involves independently culturing and analyzing a wide variety of specimens to provide clinical information for diagnosing genetic diseases

Job Summary

  • The role involves independently culturing and analyzing a wide variety of specimens to provide clinical information for diagnosing genetic diseases.
  • Employees must meticulously scan slides under a microscope to identify numerical and structural chromosomal aberrations.
  • The position requires performing quality control on new reagent lots and maintaining compliance with HIPAA and data security guidelines.

Matching Summary

The role involves independently culturing and analyzing a wide variety of specimens to provide clinical information for diagnosing genetic diseases.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microscopic analysis of chromosome spreads
  • Cell culture and specimen processing
  • Banding techniques and slide staining
  • Cytovision computer karyotyping
  • Quality control on reagent lots

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with FISH analysis
  • Knowledge of new cytogenetic developments
  • Ability to adjust for biological variability

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree in ASCP eligible program
  • ASCP eligibility required
  • Experience in Cytogenetics preferred

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Not specified

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