Cytogenetic Technologist

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is hiring a Cytogenetic Technologist for its Cancer Cytogenetics Laboratory. This role involves performing chromosome and FISH analysis on cancer specimens and requires a Bachelor's degree in biological science along with New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure. Candidates should have strong communication skills and ideally, 5+ years of experience in a cytogenetic lab, preferably in a cancer setting. Weekend hours may occasionally be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, plus three years of related experience.
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure from the New York Dept of Education OR eligibility for a NYS issued training certificate, permit or license.

Responsibilities

• Perform chromosome analysis and FISH analysis on cancer specimens.
• Sample processing from set up to slide preparation.
• Maintain laboratory quality control and assurance measures.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Motivation to work independently

Ability to work within a team environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a biological science

NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure

Job description

Grade 104

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $87,000- $105,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a highly qualified Cytogenetic Technologist for the Cancer Cytogenetics Laboratory. The technologist will be expected to perform all aspects of testing on cytogenetic specimens including sample processing, karyotype analysis, and FISH analysis on both paraffin-embedded tissues and hematological specimens.

Weekend hours may occasionally be necessary.

Responsibilities

• 55% - Perform chromosome analysis and FISH analysis on hematologic and paraffin-embedded tissue cancer specimens.
• 30% - Sample processing from set up to slide preparation.
• 10% - Maintain laboratory quality control and assurance measures. Perform equipment maintenance.
• 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, plus three years of related experience.
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure form the New York Dept of Education OR must be eligible for a NYS issued training certificate, permit or license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 5+ years of cytogenetic lab experience preferably in a cancer setting.
• ASCP licensure.

Other Requirements

• Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks.
• Motivated to work independently and within a team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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