Senior Technical Assistant - Cytogenetics
Core
Performs moderately complex laboratory testing, specimen preparation, and instrument maintenance in a clinical cytogenetics lab under technologist supervision.
Role type
Technical Assistant (Cytogenetics)
Builds
Clinical test results and specimen analysis reports
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CLIA moderate complexity testing, specimen handling, instrument troubleshooting, pipette calibration, reagent preparation, frozen section cutting, fine needle aspiration assistance, inventory management, data entry into LIS
Preferred skills
A.S. degree in health/medical assistant, accredited lab training program
Technologies
Laboratory Information System (LIS), NEDSS
Responsibilities
Perform CLIA classified moderately complex laboratory testing and enter results into the Laboratory Information System; Recognize and correct instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operator's manual; Accurately calibrate pipettes and thermometers according to SOPs; Prepare and/or collect specimens (blood, urine, feces, or other body fluids) for analysis; Perform fine needle aspiration (FNA) assistance and complete frozen section cutting; Handle Forensic Toxicology specimens, data, and reports according to forensic testing guidelines; Functions as Safety representative for designated area.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
