Cytogenetic Tech-Int

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Cytogenetics Technician to coordinate and perform complex technical tasks involved in screening slides of clinical specimens to detect cancer or other conditions.

The role requires three years of cytogenetic experience, a NAACLS-accredited cytogenetics degree or related, and ASCP CG certification. You will prepare cultures, perform FISH and karyotyping, maintain QA/QC records, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of cytogenetic experience is required.
• Experience with tissue culture prep and harvest.
• Ability to communicate complex Genetics concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue culture specimens using cytogenetics culturing procedures.
• Perform slide preparation for chromosome analysis and FISH testing.
• Carry out microscopy, karyotyping, FISH scoring, and ISCN-based reporting.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation for specimens and reagents.
• Contribute to process improvement validation studies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cytogenetics techniques

FISH analysis

ISCN nomenclature

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cytogenetics

Post-baccalaureate Cytogenetic certificate

Tools

Microscope

Job description

Under general supervision, coordinates and participates in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening slides of clinical specimens to detect evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares tissue culture specimens using cytogenetics culturing procedures and harvests cell cultures at optimum time sequence based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
• Performs slide preparation for chromosome analysis and FISH testing, and staining for microscopic analysis using routine and specialized banding techniques.
• Performs microscopy on routine and complex cytogenetic and FISH cases, computer image analysis, karyotyping, FISH scoring and result reporting using proper ISCN nomenclature.
• Collects and maintains detailed QA/QC documentation of specimens and reagents for presentation of trends at monthly laboratory meetings.
• Performs process improvement validation studies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing and processing tissue culture specimens using cytogenetics culturing and harvesting procedures.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and conducting regular assessments to record the lab equipment's performance.
• Ability to operate in a fast paced environment with established time constraints.
• Ability to communicate complex Genetics concepts.
• Ability to routinely safeguard and handle irretrievable specimen types.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Cytogenetics from a program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), or a Bachelors degree in the biological, chemical and/or medical sciences, with a post-baccalaureate Cytogenetic certificate is required.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of cytogenetic experience is required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Certified as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics (CG) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Required Skills

• Three (3) years of cytogenetic experience is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7311
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 07/10/2026, 10:47 PM
• Locations 0001 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 08/09/2026, 10:47 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization G1507 - S Tx Reference Labs (STRL), G1500 - Pathology, G1001 - Basic Sciences, M1000 - Dean Medical School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
• Department G1507 - S Tx Reference Labs (STRL)