Cytogenetics Technologist III, FISH
Core
Perform Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) testing and analysis on hematologic and FFPE specimens, including wet lab processing, probe hybridization, microscopy, and result interpretation.
Role type
Senior clinical cytogenetics technologist (FISH specialist)
Builds
Diagnostic test results for hematologic and FFPE specimens
Domain
Clinical laboratory diagnostics / Cytogenetics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FISH wet lab processing, fluorescence microscopy, specimen acceptability assessment, instrumentation operation and troubleshooting, reagent preparation and evaluation, preventive maintenance, quality control procedures, technical decision making, documentation and reporting
Preferred skills
FISH assay validation and implementation, new probe/instrumentation workflow integration, technical lead or subject matter expert experience, training others in cytogenetics
Technologies
Fluorescence microscopes, automated karyotyping systems, laboratory information systems
Responsibilities
Perform tissue culture, harvesting, slide making, banding, automated karyotyping, and FISH processing/probing/scoping; Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation; Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls; Report accurate and timely test results; Perform preventive maintenance and quality control procedures; Identify and replenish testing bench supplies; Assist with specimen processing as needed
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC