Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Job Summary
We’re offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 to eligible candidates who join our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we’re excited to discuss the details of this bonus during the interview process.
Summary
The Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory handles approximately 10,000 specimens per year, performing the following testing: chromosome analysis, fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) and microarray analysis. High complexity testing includes a diverse set of requirements for reporting and specimen handling and follows National Patient Safety Goals, OSHA, CLIA and Joint Commission Regulations.
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Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
- Log in samples and review submitted clinical data to allow appropriate pre-analytic triage of specimens
- Perform assigned tissue culture and wet lab duties and assist with maintaining equipment, supplies and reagent stocks
-Demonstrate technical expertise in FISH analysis: Perform all aspects of specimen processing; analyze metaphases or interphase nuclei and record hybridization patterns; capture representative images at the fluorescence microscope workstation
-Teach rotating residents and fellows and train new employees when assigned
-Participate in scheduled technical meetings and assigned CAP proficiency testing
-Participate in quality assurance activities, such as assisting with new assay and equipment validation and periodic updates to standard operating protocols
Education
Bachelor's Degree Biological Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Licenses and Credentials
ASCP Certification Required.
Experience
Experience working in a clinical Cytogenetics laboratory 5 years is required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Responsible worker with productive work habits.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity.
- Proficient with computers (including use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc.).
- Organized, detail-oriented and able to keep meticulous records.
- Respectful of patient confidentiality.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
70 Francis Street
40
Regular
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$34.13 - $49.63/Hourly
Grade
7
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
