Hematologics has an exciting opportunity for a Cytogenetics Technologist III/Senior to join our team onsite at our laboratory on the Seattle waterfront. This is a dynamic position requiring the ability to provide accurate and precise clinical laboratory services while being able to shift between multiple different duties and roles fluidly. We are seeking a candidate with both strong interpersonal and laboratory skills to be able to work successfully with the Cytogenetics team as well as the other teams in our medical practice. Each member of our team is deeply committed to excellent patient care and quality.

Hematologics was founded over twenty years ago with the goal of assembling a group of people who are passionate about the application of advanced technologies to diagnosing and managing patients with leukemia or lymphoma. We are at the forefront of medical diagnostics for hematologic malignancies and are dedicated to outstanding quality and patient care. The interdisciplinary application, technical integration, and understanding of multiple technologies are the foundation for our exceptional service to our clients as well as ongoing learning opportunities for our team members.

Our shared Hematologics mission is to learn and innovate through teamwork, changing medicine for the future. We actively work together to create a positive, enjoyable, and inclusive work environment. 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform direct harvests of blood, bone marrow, and solid tissue, as well as CD138 enrichments on bone marrow aspirates.
• Prepare, hybridize, and wash FISH slides.
• Perform FISH analysis of direct, CD138 enriched, FACS sorted, and paraffin embedded samples.
• Communication with leads, supervisors, and director(s) regarding daily workflow and case progression.
• Review SOPs annually and follow SOPs to perform daily clinical workflow.
• Participation in section quality management activities, including documentation and equipment maintenance.
• Participate in annual competency assessments.
• Participate in Proficiency Testing (CAP).
• Assist the laboratory in maintain compliance with CLIA and CAP requirements with participation in onsite inspections.
• Rotating Saturdays and rotating weekday shifts (7am-3pm to 9am-5pm).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or similar discipline 
• Minimum of 6 years of clinical FISH experience.
• FISH analysis of direct and enriched samples experience required. Experience in FISH analysis of paraffin embedded tissues for lymphoma highly preferred.
• ASCP certification in Cytogenetics or eligibility for ASCP certification in Cytogenetics required.
• Experience with new assay development and instrument validation is a plus.
• Passion for providing high-quality and industry-leading diagnostic services as well as patient care.
• Works successfully in a team environment.
• Deeply committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of scientific advances.
• Must possess a high level of attention to detail, high-complexity technical and interpersonal skill sets to support an interdisciplinary teamwork setting (flow cytometry, molecular, and cytogenetics).
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.

Physical presence at our Seattle laboratory is an essential job function of this role. Hematologics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please communicate this need to Human Resources. 

This position requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will need to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be approved for medical or religious accommodations.