Posting Title Cytogenetics Technologist II - FISH

Job ID	118306BR
Division	Pharma
Business Unit	Oncology Genoptix
Country	USA
Work Location	Carlsbad, CA
Company/Legal Entity	Genoptix Inc USA
Functional Area	Development & Medical
Job Type	Full Time
Employment Type	Regular
Job Description	Are you looking for new opportunity with a reputable, fast-growing organization? Do you want to work for a company that has an exciting global mission, innovative business strategies and makes a positive impact in society? Keep reading. Genoptix Medical Laboratory, a division of Novartis, is focused on developing and commercializing evidence-driven diagnostic tests to improve physicians' ability to optimize patient outcomes. We’re currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team in the position of: Cytogenetics Technologist II Position Summary: The licensed testing personnel are responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes associated with specimen processing, test performance and reporting test results. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs routine, moderate and high complexity tests and reports results in accordance with established procedures. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, perform instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance. Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and must either correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor or Director. Perform high complexity testing only under onsite, direct supervision of a qualified general supervisor. Help to maintain a safe working environment by strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures, is alert to the existence of safety hazards and reports any unsafe conditions to the department manager.
Minimum requirements	Education: Have earned a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution. Qualifications: Have at least 1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing in the specialty or sub-specialty they are working. Possess a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist or Clinical Molecular Biologist Scientist (FISH only) license issued by the State of CA. The Technologists in Cytogenetics must be certified by the NCA or ASCP in Clinical Cytogenetics. Why you should work here: Genoptix offers competitive compensation and benefits programs that include vacation and sick pay, extensive medical insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401 (k) with company match, childcare savings account, commuter benefits and much more! Career development opportunities and educational tuition reimbursement programs. We offer various fitness programs, discounted gym memberships and encourage eco-friendly initiatives like the “Bike to Work Day”. Fluid and consistent communications on a quarterly basis from the executive team. Fun and exciting events including “Lab Week” and the annual employee appreciation events. We are fostering a workforce that is diverse. We encourage qualified candidates to apply for our positions regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin or citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or express or veteran’s status. If you or someone you know is looking for a career opportunity with a great company, apply online at www.genoptix.com/careers Genoptix is more than a laboratory – we deliver actionable results to improve quality of life.