Cytogenetics Analyst FISH
Job Summary
Labcorp is seeking a remote Cytogenetics Analyst (FISH) to focus primarily on dry lab and analysis of FISH cases. The position requires candidates to work independently from a home office while meeting all HIPAA compliance standards. The role involves performing routine technical procedures, maintaining instrumentation, and reporting accurate test results to ensure quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Perform FISH processing, probing, and analysis
- Monitor and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation
- Report accurate and timely patient test results
- Maintain quality control and preventive maintenance documentation
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in relevant science
- Minimum 1 year cytogenetics/FISH experience
- Proficiency in laboratory information systems
- Ability to work independently with high attention to detail
Job Details
### 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.
### Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
- 1 year or more of clinical laboratory testing experience in cytogenetics/FISH.
### Preferred Qualifications
- Certified by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) in Cytogenetics (CLSp-CG).
- ASCP or AMT certification.
### Additional Job Standards
- In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirements.
- Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures.
- Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems.
- High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.
- Able to pass a standardized color blindness test.
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs.
### Work From Home Requirements
- A dedicated home office space that isn't shared and meets HIPAA compliance.
- Agree to have your home address added to reports of cases you analyze or report.
- Provide wired internet at a minimum speed of 100 mb/sec.
- Ability to work remotely effectively as required in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands.