Non-Registered Cytogenetics Technician

Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional?  Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Cytogenetics Technician in Seattle, Washington. 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”. 

**Pay Range: $ 22.97 - 36.49 per hour 

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Dynacare Northwest, Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 21.  

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday  8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Benefits: 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), accrue up to 18 days of Annual Leave per year (includes 8 holidays) and Sick Leave (0.0333) hours of sick leave for each hour of work) capped at 64 hours per year, Tuition Reimbursement and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.    

Job Responsibilities 

• Perform routine procedures including tissue culture, harvesting, slide making and banding, automated karyotyping, reagent preparation, and FISH processing, probing, and scoping. 

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria 

• Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures 

• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality 

• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.  

• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls 

• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care  

• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures  

• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary  

• Assist with processing of specimens when needed 

• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment  

 Requirements: 

• Associate degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements 

• Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is highly preferred  

• Certified by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) in Cytogenetics (CLSp-CG) is a plus 

• Insert any specific state license if applicable 

• ASCP or AMT certification is preferred  

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment  

• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus 

• High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills