Cytogenetics Technician - Day Shift: Impactful Diagnostics

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Cytogenetics Technician to perform routine cytogenetic analyses, including tissue culture, G-banding, and karyotyping, across diverse specimens. You will analyze oncology and hematology samples and execute advanced methods like FISH and chromosome analysis.

The role emphasizes strict quality control, documentation, and collaboration with the lab team to ensure accurate genetic results and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cytogenetic Technology, Biology, or a related field required.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a cytogenetics laboratory required.
• Ability to distinguish colors (red/green) for accurate results.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cytogenetic procedures including tissue culture, slide making, G-banding, and automated karyotyping across blood, bone marrow, and tissue specimens.
• Analyze oncology and hematology specimens as the primary focus of laboratory diagnostics.
• Execute advanced cytogenetic methods such as complex chromosome analysis, cell separation, and FISH testing and probe validation.
• Maintain quality control documentation and support regulatory inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cytogenetic Technology, Biology, or a related scientific field

Tools

FISH testing

G-banding

Karyotyping

Chromosome analysis

Cell separation

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Cytogenetics Technician to perform routine cytogenetic analyses, including tissue culture, G-banding, and karyotyping, across diverse specimens. You will analyze oncology and hematology samples and execute advanced methods like FISH and chromosome analysis.

The role emphasizes strict quality control, documentation, and collaboration with the lab team to ensure accurate genetic results and compliance with safety standards.