Job Summary:
Essential Duties may include the following, depending on the specifics of the position and relevant experience:
- Harvests cell cultures at optimum time sequence based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
- Prepares slides of cell cultures, selects banding techniques, and stains slides to make chromosomes visible under a microscope.
- Performs analysis of G-banded or FISH slides in order to determine the presence of any structural abnormalities.
- Performs non-routine cytogenetic procedures as required.
- Ensures the quality assurance of laboratory equipment.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:
- Required: Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
Experience:
- CGT I: required 0-2 years' experience as cytogenetic technologist
- CGT II: required 2-4 years' experience as cytogenetic technologist or relevant experience
- CGT III: required 4-6 years years' experience as cytogenetic technologist or relevant experience
- Senior CGT: required >6 years' experience as cytogenetic technologist or relevant experience
Certification/Licenses/Registration:
- Required for CGT II and above: Certification/registration as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or certification as a Clinical Lab Specialist in Cytogenetics (NCA).
EEO Statement:
Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
