Cytogenetics, Cytogenetic Technologist, Second Shift at Healthcare Connections, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

Position & Client Overview:

An acute care hospital in the Charlotte area is looking for a Senior Cytogenetic Technician with leadership experience to work the second shift (12:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.).


This state-of-the-art facility offers robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.


Whether you're a beer buff, a sports fan, or into the arts, you'll find something to love in Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina and one of the fastest-growing cities in the South. Known as a major center for finance and banking, the Queen City also attracts attention for its beautiful greenways, creative culinary scene, and it's the home of NASCAR.


As Mario Andretti, 1967 Daytona 500 winner, once said: "The crashes people remember, but drivers remember the near misses." Don't let this job opportunity become a rearview near miss. Apply today!


Pay Range: $32-48.00/hour


Job Summary:

Performs microscopic analysis for cytogenetic studies on biological specimens. Analyzes chromosomes for prenatal diagnosis, congenital birth defects, fertility problems and hematological disorders. Is responsible for harvesting cells, image analysis, and results reporting.


Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Job requirements include but not limited to:

• Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy
• Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements
• Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives
• Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities
• Recognize and report abnormalities in the color, size, shape, composition, or pattern of cells
• Prepare biological specimens for chromosome examinations
• Analyze chromosomes to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases. Maintain laboratory equipment. Input details of specimens into logs or computer systems

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a biological science
• CG(ASCP) certification or eligible
• 2 years of cytogenetic experience

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.


HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND Apply Now