Genomics Technician, Cytogenetics Laboratory - Day Shift, Registry

The University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Genomics Technician in the Cytogenetics Laboratory department. In this role, you will perform pre-analytic molecular diagnostics or cytogenetics procedures including receiving, accessioning, and preparing specimens for clinical testing. The Genomics Technician isolates DNA on a wide variety of specimen types and/or performs tissue culture procedures. They assist in equipment maintenance, QC procedures, maintaining laboratory databases, filing, ordering supplies and other supportive technical and clerical duties. This role may perform some kit based molecular assays or additional cytogenetics procedures as assigned.
This position is an onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area

Requirements

• Must satisfy CLIA’88 qualification requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing.
• Associates degree in medical technology required or Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels.
• No previous clinical lab experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and accessions specimens on fresh, archived, and outreach specimens. Resolves issues in a timely manner. Uses both the laboratory and molecular/cytogenetics information systems
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability. Isolates DNA from various specimen types or performs tissue culture including set-up, feeding, and harvesting.
• Performs clerical duties including filing, ordering supplies, preparing statistics and other activities as assigned.
• Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, safety and quality controls policies and procedures. Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstation and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems.
• Supports staff, chief technologist, and medical directors as assigned.
• Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner.
• May perform kit based molecular testing or additional cytogenetic procedures. Follows procedures to assure patient safety, prevent contamination, and achieve high quality results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree