Cytogenetics Team Lead

LabCorp and the Integrated Genetics Division is seeking a Cytogenetics Team Lead to join their Prenatal team in RTP, NC!

Assays performed in the prenatal Cytogenetics Department utilize various scientific techniques, including prenatal culturing, digesting cells with enzymes, Identifying CVS vs Decidua, dissecting villi/fetal/umbilical/POC, harvesting cells with fixative, chromosome analysis with ASI system and microscope.

The schedule for this position will be: 1st shift, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory tests and analyses according to established procedures in designated technical department
• 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 prenatal specimen types
• Analysis and karyotyping of patient samples by standard microscopy and computerized imaging
• generates and checks pending and audit lists to help track specimens through the lab, informs supervisor of nay problem specimens
• Assists supervisor by performing all additional tasks requested including but not limited to scheduling, troubleshooting, training, employee orientation, communication of information, writing and reviewing policies, procedures, and protocols, interacting with vendors, attending or leading meetings, ensuring QA/QC of specimens and procedures, and any other requested tasks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Biology, Chemistry, or related Life Science is required.
• ASCP certification is required.
• A minimum 5 years of experience in Cytogenetics is required.
• Experience in identifying normal and abnormal chromosomes and performing a complete cytogenetics study is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of all group specific policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Knowledge in the following areas of cytogenetics: understanding the theory and applications of clinical cytogenetics, knowledge of equipment, supplies, specimen handling, reagent quality control and safety.
• Wet lab Technologist should have expertise in all techniques they are expected to perform (varies based on shift) to include procedure and instrument troubleshooting.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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