Cytogenetic Technologist: Karyotype Analysis & Tissue Culture

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health, based in Pittsburgh, seeks a Cytogenetic Technologist to analyze specimens for inherited and acquired genetic diseases. You will perform cell preparations, staining, and detailed chromosome analysis to support diagnostic decisions.

The role involves quality control, reporting, and collaboration with clinicians while adhering to privacy and security policies and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in ASCP eligible program.
• Experience in Cytogenetics.
• Preferred Experience in tissue culture, FISH, and analysis of all tissue types.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes cells by scanning slides and evaluating chromosome spreads for numerical/structural aberrations.
• Harvests cells, prepares slides, stains and ensures quality of staining.
• Captures and karyotypes cells using Cytovision software.
• Performs quality control on reagents and records results.
• Coordinates transport and receipt of specimens, completes billing information and communicates with physicians.
• Keeps up with cytogenetic principles and new developments; adopts new techniques as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cytogenetics

Karyotyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in ASCP eligible program

Tools

Cytovision

Tissue culture

Job description

Highmark Health, based in Pittsburgh, seeks a Cytogenetic Technologist to analyze specimens for inherited and acquired genetic diseases. You will perform cell preparations, staining, and detailed chromosome analysis to support diagnostic decisions.

The role involves quality control, reporting, and collaboration with clinicians while adhering to privacy and security policies and industry standards.