Clinical Laboratory Technologist – Cytogenetics, FISH

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Conduct tissue culture, harvesting, slide preparation, and banding, as well as automated karyotyping, reagent preparation, and FISH processing, probing, and scoping.

• Assess specimen acceptability based on established criteria.

• Execute both routine and complex technical procedures following departmental Standard Operating Procedures.

• Oversee, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.

• Make informed technical decisions related to testing and problem resolution.

• Prepare, evaluate, and test new reagents or controls.

• Deliver accurate and timely test results to enhance quality patient care.

• Carry out and document preventive maintenance and quality control processes.

• Assist in daily laboratory operations through FISH analysis, technical review, and workflow management.

• Participate in the training and development of team members.

• Uphold quality, accuracy, and turnaround time standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory testing experience, or a Bachelor’s in Cytogenetics, or an MLS degree.

• Knowledge of laboratory operations, policies, and procedures.

• Experience in a high-volume laboratory setting.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proficient in computer usage.

• Familiar with laboratory information systems.

• Strong attention to detail, along with effective communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

• Must pass a standardized color blindness test.

• Willingness to work overtime or different shifts as required by business needs.

• Must have a dedicated, non-shared home office space compliant with HIPAA regulations.

• Consent to have home address included in reports for analyzed or reported cases, as mandated by CMS.

• Must have wired or wireless internet with a minimum speed of 100 mb/sec.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site remote environment.

• Preferred: NCA Cytogenetics certification (CLSp-CG).

• Preferred: At least 3 months of clinical laboratory testing experience in cytogenetic/FISH.

• Preferred: ASCP or AMT certification.

• Non-traditional degrees with relevant science credits that meet CLIA standards may fulfill educational requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability (STD).

• Long-term disability (LTD).

• 401(k).

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO).

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Opportunities for advancement.

• Continuous learning.