Cytogenetics Lab Scientist I – Path Cytogenetics

About the role

Performs various techniques for the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of inherited and acquired genetic diseases. This includes culturing, harvesting, slide preparations, and analysis of biologic samples including peripheral blood, amniotic fluid, tissue, bone marrow, and tumors. Performs chromosome analysis, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and/or other molecular assays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• OR a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related life sciences field from an accredited college/university with a combination of thirty (30) semester hours in biology and chemistry
• Must be certified or show proof of eligibility for the Technologist in Cytogenetics, CG(ASCP) board certification exam, upon hire.
• Must be Technologist in Cytogenetics certified within eighteen (18) months of hire.
• Successful completion of an accredited Cytogenetics program OR one year clinical laboratory experience in Cytogenetics including primary cell culture and harvest, slide preparation and staining, chromosome analysis, microscopic and image analysis and cytogenetics analysis (karyotype, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and/or chromosome microarray (CMA).

Skills

• Experience with Chromosome Microarray Analysis (CMA) (preferred).

Benefits

• 75% Penn State tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Total Rewards Program including:
  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Schedule

Day shift: 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., full‑time (1.00 FTE).

Located in Hershey,