This position includes a primary role in the fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) section. Duties include: FISH analysis, sample harvest and slide preparation on prenatal, postnatal and neoplastic specimens from a wide range of tissue/specimen types. General responsibilities include participation in the development and validation of new procedures, writing standard operating procedures, monitoring QA/QC indicators, training of co-workers, research colleagues, fellows and students, and general laboratory maintenance activities. This position is responsible for following all guidelines in regards to HIPAA compliance, safety procedures, and universal precautions when dealing with clinical specimens. This position functions under close, progressing to limited, supervision by a Cytogenetics supervisor and/or section lead.

Under supervision, the person in this position is expected to use the tools and principles of quality management in performing their daily work including:
- Demonstrate exceptional customer service by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with managers, supervisor, coworkers, and all customers.
- Use data collection tools as appropriate.
- Use effective team skills to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit.
- Present ideas, carry out assignments, and provide information as required.
- Participate in continuous learning through professional development activities.

This position requires 0-2 years of relevant Clinical/Cytogenetics laboratory setting experience. Relevant work experience and skills include:
1. Knowledge of specimen workflow and prioritization in a clinical laboratory.
2. Ability to prepare slides for fluorescence in situ hybridization and chromosome analysis.
3. Ability to prepare probe cocktails for fluorescence in situ hybridization.
4. Ability to perform fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis on nuclei and metaphase cell preparations and paraffin sections.
5. Knowledge and use of bright field and fluorescence microscope.
6. Knowledge of image capturing system for fluorescence.
7. Ability to provide advice and train others in any of the above procedures.
8. Understand the role of validation and the use of positive and negative controls.
9. Knowledge of good laboratory technique, such as weighing and preparation of solutions and media.
10. Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures for biohazards and chemicals.
11. Knowledge of quality control procedures and regulations.
12. Effective use of quality principles and tools.
13. Effective team skills.
14. Exceptional customer service skills.
15. Effective interpersonal skills.

Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Biology or other appropriate science field is required. Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in Cytogenetics, Molecular Biology, or similar is desirable.

An official (or copy of an official) transcript will be required prior to an offer of employment. (Applicants with degrees from foreign institutions must have the transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services http://www.naces.org/ and the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with that evaluation).