Penn State Health · 8 hours ago
Cytogenetics Lab Scientist I – Path Cytogenetics
Hershey, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPenn State Health is a leading healthcare provider in Central Pennsylvania, and they are seeking a Cytogenetics Lab Scientist I to perform various techniques for diagnosing and treating genetic diseases. The role involves culturing, harvesting, and analyzing biological samples, as well as performing chromosome analysis and molecular assays.
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Responsibilities
Performs various techniques for the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of inherited and acquired genetic diseases
This includes culturing, harvesting, slide preparations, and analysis of biologic samples including peripheral blood, amniotic fluid, tissue, bone marrow, and tumors
Performs chromosome analysis, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and/or other molecular assays
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
OR a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related life sciences field from an accredited college/university with a combination of thirty (30) semester hours in biology and chemistry
Must be certified or show proof of eligibility for the Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCP) board certification exam, upon hire
Must be Technologist in Cytogenetics certified within eighteen (18) months of hire
Successful completion of an accredited Cytogenetics program OR one year clinical laboratory experience in Cytogenetics including primary cell culture and harvest, slide preparation and staining, chromosome analysis, microscopic and image analysis and cytogenetics analysis (karyotype, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and/or chromosome microarray (CMA)
Preferred
Experience with Chromosome Microarray Analysis (CMA)
Benefits
Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
Company
Penn State Health
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