Cytogenetics Technologist Trainee - 2nd Shift

LabCorp and the Integrated Genetics Division is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist Trainee to join their Cytogenetics team in Microarray, located in RTP, NC! 

Assays performed in the Cytogenetics Department utilize a variety of scientific techniques, including prenatal culturing, DNA extraction, real-time PCR, PCR, SNP microarray, and gel electrophoresis.

The working schedule for this position will be: 2nd shift, Tuesday-Saturday, 3:00pm-11:30pm.

Requirements:

• B.A./B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology or related life science

• No previous experience required

• Ability to work independently within a team

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities:

• Harvest cells from prenatal cultures: amniotic fluid, peripheral blood, CVS and POC specimens

• Extract and quantify DNA from multiple sample types: amniotic fluid, peripheral blood, bone marrow, buccal swabs, chorionic villi, and POC specimens

• Perform DNA microarray analysis

• Perform real-time PCR testing

• Review test requisitions to gather pertinent details for analysis as needed

• Work as a team to ensure that quality checks, quality assurance, and routine preventative maintenance are being performed daily

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. 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), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable.  For more detailed information, please click here. 

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