"Research Teaching Specialist III - Cytogenetics"

Position Summary

Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School, is seeking a Research Teaching Specialist III for the department of Pathology. The purpose of the Research Teaching Specialist III position is to, under direction of the Director and Laboratory Supervisor, conduct specialized clinical cytogenetic testing, including but not limited to chromosome karyotyping and Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH).

Routine Procedures will include but not limited to: reagent preparation, performing Tissue culture procedures, harvesting slides, Slide making, Slide banding and karyotyping, and FISH processing, probing and scoping.

Key Duties

• Assists the laboratory with maintaining laboratory, accessioning and technical responsibilities.
• Carries out various technical and clinical operations relating to the activities of the laboratory.
• Assists in the establishment of performance standards, proficiency testing, quality control and procedures associated to the maintenance of the clinical laboratory licenses.
• Performs various assays independently with responsibilities for accurate methodology and proper instrumentation usage.
• Assists with the instructing and training of students in various techniques and procedures specifically related to Clinical Testing protocols.

Minimum Education and Experience

Masters' Degree in a relevant science plus one (1) year of related research experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science plus two (3) years of related research experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Exposure to human blood, bone marrow, body fluids, or tissues.
• Exposure to harmful chemicals.
• Must sit at microscope for extended periods of time.
• This job may require flexible shifts and/or weekend hours.