Labcorp Biopharma Solutions is seeking an experienced cytologist with strong leadership and communication skills for our Indianapolis Central Laboratory Services (CLS) location. We support global clinical trials across various laboratory disciplines with standardized processes and instrumentation in Europe, Asia/Pacific, and the United States. As a global leader in life sciences, Labcorp offers critical health insights through advanced diagnostics and drug development. Our work empowers patients and providers, aiding the medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical sectors in transforming concepts into innovations. Join us at the forefront of drug development, where your contributions will significantly improve health and lives.

This opening seeks a cytologist to lead a team of four in establishing a new high-volume gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology service in Indianapolis. The candidate will handle screening, operate other laboratory instruments, and act as an ambassador for clinical trials involving cytology services. The role requires expertise in managing a cytology service, performing quality control, and effective communication with a global team to enhance departmental and client interactions. Success in this role will lead to service development and expansion, increased operational scale, and further leadership opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the Cytology lab and provide screening coverage as needed.

• Maintain qualifications for quality control and review 10% of 'negative' cases daily.

• Screen and evaluate gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens for abnormalities.

• Generate final reports on unsatisfactory cases; provide final diagnoses for triage cases.

• Finalize testing results accurately and promptly in the computer.

• Ensure documentation of screening / non-screening activities per lab / CLIA guidelines.

• Train junior personnel and lead a team of four cytologists in establishing a high-volume cytology service and ensuring good communication with clients and internal partners.

• Serve as an ambassador for clinical trials involving cytology services.

• Operate cytology-related instrumentation (Panther Plus, Hologic Genius) and liaise with a global team and clients to enhance departmental interactions.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university.

• Minimum of 3 years of full time experience as a Cytologist/Cytotechnologist is required. 6+ years of full time experience is desirable.

• Must pass slide screening requirements and annual CAP proficiency test. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

• Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Cytology program.

• ASCP Cytotechnologist (CT) Certification.

• Prior experience as a Cytology supervisor is a plus.

• ThinPrep certification is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Focus on clients

• Innovate and change

• Develop self and teams

• Work well with others

• Gets it done

Working Conditions:

• Work is generally performed in a laboratory environment.

• Exposure to blood borne pathogens.

• Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable.  For more detailed information, please click here. 

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Clear and confident health care decisions begin with questions. At Labcorp, we’re constantly in pursuit of answers. With unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we accelerate innovation and provide insight to improve health and improve lives. Whether you’re a patient, provider, researcher or in the pharmaceutical industry, we’re here for you. More than 70,000 employees strong, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $14 billion in FY 2020.

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