Lead and supervise the Cytogenetics laboratory department at Fairview Minneapolis University Hospital – East Bank Campus, overseeing operations, compliance, staffing, and quality initiatives.
Responsibilities
Co‑lead the Cytogenetics department
Collaborate with laboratory leadership
Ensure regulatory compliance
Design and improve workflows
Supervise staff and manage performance
Requirements
Baccalaureate or higher degree in a related laboratory field
Master’s degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, cytology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or related field
Nice to have: ASCP or ASCPi – MLS, MT, CG, MB, SH, SMB
Technologist Trainee is a training position, preparing the employee to work independently as a limit license scientist (Technologist) and to further gain ASCP certification within five years.
Responsibilities
Performs waived and automated analytic processes
Oversees calibration on self-calibrating instruments and performs select calibration processes
Performs selected moderate and high complexity analytic processes (both automated and non-automated)
Operates selected laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment
Performs minor troubleshooting and routine maintenance under direction of a Technologist and/or Technical Supervisor
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological sciences
Responsible for review and sign out of cytogenetic and fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) cases.
Responsibilities
Responsible for review and sign out of cytogenetic and FISH cases.
Application of accepted criteria in formulating and reporting diagnostic/prognostic information on various specimens including hematologic and solid tumor specimens.
Ensure that the reports of test results include pertinent information required for interpretation.
Collaboration with hematopathologists and surgical pathologists to provide appropriate diagnostic and prognostic interpretation.
Interpretation/sign-out of pathology specimens within CAP guidelines for turnaround time.