Are you an experienced Clinical Lab Professional?  Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Clinical Lab Science? If so, Labcorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Cytogenetics Technician in Seattle, Washington. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”. 

**Pay Range: $ 22.97 - 36.49 per hour 

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Dynacare Northwest, Inc. and United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 21.  

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday  8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Benefits: Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), accrue up to 18 days of Annual Leave per year (includes 8 holidays) and Sick Leave (0.0333) hours of sick leave for each hour of work) capped at 64 hours per year, Tuition Reimbursement and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.    

Job Responsibilities 

Perform routine procedures including tissue culture, harvesting, slide making and banding, automated karyotyping, reagent preparation, and FISH processing, probing, and scoping. 

Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria 

Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures 

Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality 

Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.  

Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls 

Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care  

Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures  

Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary  

Assist with processing of specimens when needed 

Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment  

 Requirements: 

Associate degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements 

Previous clinical laboratory testing experience is highly preferred  

Certified by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) in Cytogenetics (CLSp-CG) is a plus 

Insert any specific state license if applicable 

ASCP or AMT certification is preferred  

Ability to work independently and within a team environment  

Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus 

High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills  

Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen 

Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging 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 and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), 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. 

We encourage all to apply

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