Labcorp Hiring for Cytogenetics Technologist Trainee – 2nd Shift Job at Research Triangle Park, NC Full Time

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 Technologist Trainee in RTP, NC. 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”.

Integrated Oncology, a LabCorp Specialty Testing Group, provides reference anatomic pathology, hematopathology and molecular pathology testing services to hospitals, health systems and independent oncology practices. Integrated Oncology is focused on providing world class solutions to better the lives of patients living with cancer.

Participate in LabCorp’s in-house training program for the field of Cytogenetics. Receive in depth training and preparation for the ASCP board examination and ASCP-CG certification. Training program is a two year commitment and requires signing a training reimbursement agreement.

The schedule for this position will be 2nd Shift (Tuesday-Saturday 1:00pm-9:30pm).

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory tests and analyses according to established procedures in designated technical department

• Evaluates procedures and methods under direct supervision of more senior technologist, department supervisor, or group leader

• Assists in training and orientation of trainees as required

• Performs laboratory tasks to diagnose chromosomal abnormalities from patient specimens

• Culture and harvest of cells from oncology specimen types

• Dropping and staining slides

• Analysis and karyotyping of patient samples by standard microscopy and computerized imaging

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or a related science

• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience is required for Technologist level

• Previous experience is not required at the Technologist Trainee level

• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred

• Cytogenetics experience is preferred, but not required

• Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail

• Strong organization skills

• Must be flexible with time and adaptable to change.

• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen

• Ability to work overtime as business needs

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position

• Cytogenetics experience is preferred, but not required

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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