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The Cytogenetics Lab located at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist to use state-of-the-art molecular technologies to discover novel genetic and clinically useful molecular biomarkers. The Cytogenetic Technologist will be part of the laboratory team, and will be responsible for performing several wet-lab protocols on various tumor sample types. The position requires wet-bench lab experience and understanding of molecular cytogenetics.

We are seeking a Per Diem Cytogenetics Technologist who, under general supervision, will carry out cytogenetic analysis of specimens received by the laboratory.

You will:

• Complete diagnostic reports while maintaining quality of work within established time frames.
• Produce written, accurate diagnostic reports of analyzed cases within established turnaround time guidelines:
  • Leukemia/Lymphoma Karyotype: 20 days
  • Solid Tissue Karyotype: 24 days
  • Karyotype with FISH analysis: 27 days
  • FISH analysis only:
    • 1 probe: 7 days
    • 2 probes: 10 days
    • 3 probes: 12 days
    • 4 or more probes: 15 days
• Produce preliminary report of analyzed rush cases within 72 hours of doctors request and receipt of specimen.
• Produce reports with appropriate depth of analysis as per departmental guidelines.
• Produce accurate reports with accurate interpretation of abnormality and accurate nomenclature.
• Incorporate all available diagnostic data into the report, including, cytogenetic, histopathologic diagnosis, molecular pathology, hematology, etc.
• Understand current literature as it relates to the abnormality and the clinical or tentative diagnosis.

You are:

• A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Focused on continuous improvement, and know the most effective and efficient processes to optimize work flow.
• Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives and goals.
• Flexible in your approach and demeanor in order to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances.
• Motivated to consistently achieve results, from varying specimen types and quality.
• Organized and able to work independently and efficiently.
• A strong creative thinker with excellent problem solving skills.

You have:

• BS in Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related life sciences field required
• NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License required.
• Experience working in a cytogenetics or other clinical molecular laboratory for 1 year required

Hours of work:

• Hours will vary each week as needed, but will not exceed 18hrs per week.
• Hours will primarily be outside of routine operating hours, weekends and after 5pm

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