The Integrated Genetics Division is seeking a Cytogenetics Operations Assistant to join their Cytogenetics team in Raleigh/Durham, NC! Assays performed in the Cytogenetics Department utilize a variety of scientific techniques, including specimen culturing, slide preparation, and chromosome analysis. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and
challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".

The work schedule for this position will be Tuesday-Saturday 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Responsibilities:

• Tracking and receiving samples in lab's computer systems.
• Media and Reagent preparation.
• Assisting lab staff with organizing and filing quality control documentation.
• Monitoring lists of samples pending testing and notifying appropriate testing staff.
• Corresponding with other laboratory support groups to resolve client inquiries and concerns.
• Reviewing test orders prior to specimen processing to ensure sample type is appropriate and all necessary information is included. This includes identifying mis-orders and contacting clients to obtain information necessary to complete testing performed at CMBP.
• Loading and managing case output on 81 slide loaders.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (AA degree preferred).
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Previous specimen handling preferred.

The 7,000-acre Research Triangle Park is the largest research park in the United States, and is home to over 140 organizations (Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Information Technology /Telecommunications) and has around 45,000 full time employees entering the Park each day. The Research Triangle itself is named for the Triangle formed by the three universities: Duke University at Durham, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

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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