Laboratory Scientist FISH

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to become part of a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you use your laboratory skills while continuing to learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

NeoGenomics has an opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist who wants to continue to learn and grow to join our team.
 

Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics:
 

NeoGenomics Laboratories is comprised of an international team of professionals in developing and delivering high level laboratory diagnostic and clinical trial services with a focus in cancer. It is the common purpose of all NeoGenomics employees to save lives by improving patient CARE through Communication, Accuracy, Reliability, and Efficiency. Our staff physicians, scientists, laboratory professionals, client services representatives, and sales people team up with our clients. Together, we work to solve the medical, scientific, and logistical challenges of making precise diagnoses, aiding in bringing new therapies to market and finding the unusual hallmarks of each patient’s disease that point the way to proper treatment.

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission and together we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.
 

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist you will work under general supervision and you will be responsible for accurately performing highly complex laboratory testing procedures. You will determine acceptability of specimens for testing, prepare clinical specimens and identify specimen related problems.

You will also analyze specimens, review and release test results. You will have the means to prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory. You will then test these based on standard criteria and document all observations.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited too;

• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• Demonstrates initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback
• Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required
• Participates in continuing education

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of at least one year of laboratory experience/training/training course is required
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology is preferred

• Level I: 1+ years of clinical reference laboratory work in FISH or Cytogenetics strongly preferred
• Level II: 4+ years of clinical reference laboratory experience in FISH or Cytogenetics strongly preferred
• Level III: 6+ years of clinical reference laboratory experience in FISH or Cytogenetics strongly preferred

• California: Clinical Laboratory Scientist and ASCP CG certification required
• Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Motivated to work independently and within a team environment
• Willing to work in a biohazard environment and follow safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

NeoGenomics is a premier cancer diagnostics and pharma services company serving oncologists, pathologists, pharmaceutical companies, academic centers, and others with innovative diagnostic, prognostic and predictive testing. Our vision embodies uncompromising quality, exceptional service, and innovative solutions. We have a network of CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified facilities in the U.S., and offer global capabilities with laboratories in Switzerland and Singapore.

NeoGenomics has been serving the cancer community for over 17 years, and each member of our team is committed to our mission: Save lives by improving patient care.