Cytogenetic Technologist

Position: Cytogenetic Technologist I
Job-:
Laboratory Operations

Location:

Marlborough, MA, United States Workplace:
On-site daily

Schedule:

Full time, Day Posted:
Regular or Temporary:
Regular Weekly

Working Hours:

40.00

Salary Minimum: 37.89

Salary Maximum: 41.55

AIP Target %: 3

Cytogenetic Technologist I
- Marlborough, MA, Monday
- Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM, with rotational weekend

Department:
Cytogenetics Pay range: $37.89 - $41.55 / hour Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthy MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Performs tests requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility in those sub-specialties in which they are qualified by education, training, and experience.  Qualifications Required

Work Experience:

One (1) year full-time experience in a clinical Cytogenetics laboratory. Physical and Mental Requirements:  The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects:
Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. Microscopic analysis requires extended periods sitting at a microscope. Tissue culture and wet lab areas require extended periods of standing, sitting at a biohazard hood, or pipetting.

FISH requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods possibly in a small darkroom environment. Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time. Frequent walking and/or standing. May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity. Knowledge:  Sound theoretical and operational knowledge of job assignment(s) in Cytogenetics.

Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

Requires manual dexterity and excellent pattern recognition skills. Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients. Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients. Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems. Education Bachelor’s Degree Science. Foreign…