Cytogenetics Technician I

Cytogenetics Technician I - Shelton CT Tuesday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Perform various routine laboratory functions in a precise and accurate fashion to assist the laboratory professional staff and to facilitate production.

Pay range: $24.07 - $31.89 / 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
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
• FinFit 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!

• Log track accession and troubleshoot specimens being received into the facility.
• Use computer imaging system to karyotype metaphases.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Monitor inventory.
• Document all information pertinent to work assignments including all QA incidents.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe functional and sanitary condition.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor and manager regarding issues concerns and other department needs.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Adheres to all established CLIA HIPAA OSHA Quality and laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Required Work Experience:

One (1) year previous experience in a laboratory or related field.

Preferred Work Experience:

Two (2) years previous experience in a laboratory or related field.

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.
• 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:

• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge in laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Must be detail-oriented have the ability to work independently establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors co-workers and clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

Education

• Associates degree (Required) or bachelors degree in science related field