Cytogenetic Technologist I - Day Shift (Mon-Fri)

Quest Diagnostics; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision for FT

401(k) company match

Annual incentive plans

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Cytogenetic Technologist I for the Shelton, CT lab, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role requires performing tests with independent judgment across cytogenetics sub-specialties and maintaining high-quality records.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of full-time clinical Cytogenetics experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Science, and familiarity with MS Office and Laboratory Information Systems.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience in a clinical Cytogenetics laboratory.
• Bachelor's degree in Science (required). Foreign credentials evaluated if applicable.
• ASCP CG certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue culture, maintenance, harvest, slide prep and staining when assigned.
• Prepare karyotypes using established cytogenetic procedures and analyze specimens.
• Perform FISH or array and maintain QC records and interpretations.
• Process slides for microscopy, ensuring quality control and productivity.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Pattern recognition

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Cytogenetic Technologist I for the Shelton, CT lab, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role requires performing tests with independent judgment across cytogenetics sub-specialties and maintaining high-quality records.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of full-time clinical Cytogenetics experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Science, and familiarity with MS Office and Laboratory Information Systems.