Cancer Cytogenetics Technologist: Karyotype & FISH Analyst

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Pathology and Cell Biology seeks a Cytogenetic Technologist for the Cancer Cytogenetics Laboratory to perform testing on cytogenetic specimens, including sample processing, karyotype analysis, and FISH analysis on paraffin-embedded tissues and hematologic specimens. Weekend hours may occasionally be necessary.

Minimum qualifications include a biology degree with three years of related experience and NY licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science.
• Three years of related laboratory experience.
• New York State licensure eligibility or NYS certification eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform chromosome analysis and FISH analysis on hematologic and paraffin-embedded cancer specimens.
• Sample processing from set up to slide preparation.
• Maintain laboratory quality control and assurance measures; perform equipment maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological science

Three years related experience

NYS licensure eligibility

Tools

ASCP licensure

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Pathology and Cell Biology seeks a Cytogenetic Technologist for the Cancer Cytogenetics Laboratory to perform testing on cytogenetic specimens, including sample processing, karyotype analysis, and FISH analysis on paraffin-embedded tissues and hematologic specimens. Weekend hours may occasionally be necessary.

Minimum qualifications include a biology degree with three years of related experience and NY licensure eligibility.