Medical laboratory scientist i

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Job Summary:The UW Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics Services Laboratory is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. The Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics Services laboratory is located within the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. This section is a full service clinical cytogenetics and molecular genetics laboratory processing prenatal, constitutional and oncology specimens for chromosome and molecular cytogenetic analyses as well as a wide range of molecular genetic assays. Our laboratory is certified through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and is an active participant of the NCI-sponsored Childrens Oncology Group (COG).This position includes a primary role in the fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and cytogenetics sections. Initial duties include assisting with the harvest of clinical prenatal and postnatal specimens, processing specimens for FISH and G-banded chromosome analysis, and participating in laboratory maintenance duties. Progressive responsibilities include achieving clinical competency in fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) and/or chromosome analysis. Opportunities for continuing education are available.Responsibilities:Performs medical laboratory tests and procedures to provide data to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Interprets results, quality assessments, and researches and adapts new laboratory methodologies to ensure effective testing output.

• 40% Processes and performs routine to complex and specialized laboratory testing on biological specimens and identifies and resolves complex test problems
• 10% Analyzes, interprets, verifies, and communicates findings and test results to members of the patient care or research team
• 10% Operates sophisticated laboratory equipment, automated equipment, and computerized instruments, processing or conducting multiple experiments simultaneously
• 5% Reviews and troubleshoots laboratory results to ensure quality control and verify that results are within acceptable ranges
• 5% Operates, calibrates, and maintains clinical laboratory equipment
• 5% Logs data and findings and enters results into a patients medical records
• 5% Serves as a subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders on specimen processing, testing methodology, quality assessments, and result interpretation
• 20% Performs chromosome and/or fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH) analysis

Institutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and InclusionEducation:RequiredBachelors Degree in Biology or other appropriate science field.An official copy of transcripts will be required prior to an offer of employment. (Applicants with degrees from foreign institutions must have the transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services http://www.naces.org/ and the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with that evaluation).Qualifications:Laboratory experience is required, with preference given to clinical laboratory experience. Other relevant work experience and skills include:-Knowledge of good laboratory technique, such as weighing and preparation of solutions and media.-Knowledge of sterile technique.-Knowledge and use of bright field and fluorescence microscope.-Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures for biohazards and chemicals.-Knowledge of quality control procedures and regulations.-Effective team skills.-Exceptional customer service skills.-Effective interpersonal skills.COVID-19 Considerations:UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.Work Type:Full Time: 100%It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableSalary:Minimum $46,000 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsAdditional Information:Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm. Weekend and holiday rotations, as needed.How to Apply:To begin the application process please click on the Apply Now button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including at least one supervisor.If you have questions, you may email hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu or call Dan Makovec, 608-890-1011.Contact:Dan Makovechrstaff@slh.wisc.edu608-890-1011Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )Official Title:Medical Laboratory Scientist I(HS022)Department(s):A522050-WI STATE LAB OF HYGIENE/CYTOGENETICS/LABORATORYEmployment Class:Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:259817-ASThe University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.Applications Open: Jun 3 2022 Central Daylight TimeApplications Close: Jun 17 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

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