Cytogenetic Lab Specialist I

Education Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ASCP certification in Cytogenetics or Molecular Biology.

Experience Requirements: 

• Must have the visual acuity and analytical skills to distinguish fine detail.
• Must be able to function at the required capacity to meet caseload and turnaround times, including the ability to set priorities and to optimize the best use of time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in tissue culture techniques for human and other mammalian cells.
• Demonstrated technical skills in cytogenetic molecular biology as well as preparing slides from tissue for examination.
• Familiarity with handling and operating digital imaging systems with various software and programs.
• Familiarity with techniques in FISH and CMA
• Familiarity with high throughput DNA sequencing (also called next generation sequencing)

Desired Qualifications:

• Participation in scholarly activities.

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact pedsuichildrens@healthcare.uiowa.edu

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.