UT Southwestern Medical Center · 3 weeks ago
Cytogenetic Technician
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expUT Southwestern Medical Center is a world-renowned medical and research center in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. They are seeking a Cytogenetic Technician to assist in collecting and preparing biological specimens for cytogenetic analysis and to learn various techniques related to cell culture and chromosome analysis.
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Responsibilities
Assists in collecting and preparing biological specimens for cytogenetic analysis from various human tissues, such as blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, and solid tissue; utilizes aseptic techniques; prepares appropriate containers and instruments; collects media, antibiotics, anti-coagulants, and preservatives
Records specimens in log, including each patient's name, identification number, sex, age, brief clinical history, suspected abnormality, specimen type, etc
Learns to culture cells of various types using appropriate biohazard and/or aseptic techniques. Learns to select appropriate culture media for specific specimens and monitors cell growth
Learns to harvest cell cultures using appropriate techniques, such as mitotic arrestants, cell-releasing agents, cell fixatives, etc. Prepares microscopic slides using banding stain techniques
Learns to analyze chromosome preparations, select cells, count and analyze each under microscope and prepare several karyotypes (i.e., classification or arrangement of chromosomes into standard order). Learns to summarize results of analysis and organize file for final report by director
Learns to operate and maintain photomicroscope, inverted microscope, and standard darkroom equipment. Learns to analyze, photograph, and print appropriate cells from each case. Learns to use semi-automated image editor to prepare karyotypes
Participates in conferences and other educational activities to further knowledge of cytogenetics
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in biology, medical technology, or other physical or natural science field
No experience required
Benefits
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Company
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Medical Center offers clinical care, education, and scientific research.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22MKey Investors
The Dallas FoundationPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2023-06-20Grant
2023-04-20Grant· $4M
2023-03-28Grant· $18M
Leadership Team
Chris Rubio
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Clements University Hospital
Dennis Pfeifer
AVP & CTO University Health System
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