Cytogenetic Technologist I – Clinical Lab Impact

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Education assistance

Performance bonus

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Marlborough, MA seeks a Cytogenetic Technologist I to join the Cytogenetics department. The role involves tissue culture, microscopic analysis, and molecular cytogenetics tasks with strict QC and timely reporting.

Requires 1 year of Cytogenetics lab experience, a Bachelor’s in Science, and capability to work a Monday–Friday schedule with rotational weekends. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a clinical Cytogenetics laboratory.

Responsibilities

• If job assignment includes tissue culture: perform tissue culture of assigned specimen types, including culture initiation, maintenance, harvest, slide preparation and staining for microscopic analysis.
• If job assignment includes microscopic analysis: perform microscopic analyses and prepare karyotypes using established cytogenetic procedures.
• If job assignment includes molecular cytogenetics: perform FISH or array and maintain QC/records.
• If job assignment includes fluorescence in situ hybridization: process slides, pretreatment, hybridization, post wash, and counterstain per QC standards.
• Document tissue culture and/or microscopy analysis records completely and accurately.
• Document abnormalities using ISCN nomenclature and assess breakpoints.
• Adhere to testing methodologies and quality standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Detail oriented

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Marlborough, MA seeks a Cytogenetic Technologist I to join the Cytogenetics department. The role involves tissue culture, microscopic analysis, and molecular cytogenetics tasks with strict QC and timely reporting.

Requires 1 year of Cytogenetics lab experience, a Bachelor’s in Science, and capability to work a Monday–Friday schedule with rotational weekends. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.