Cytogenetic Lab Specialist II

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 is required.

Experience Requirements:

• Certification in Cytogenetics or Molecular biology by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA).
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a certified technologist in a clinical cytogenetics or molecular genetics lab.
• 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.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to distinguish fine detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Quality assurance experience with College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Clinical.
• Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA laboratory standards).
• Familiarity and understanding of how chromosomes, FISH, and molecular techniques interact and broadly what they can detect.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

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.