Cytogenetics Technologist 3

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate in Syracuse, NY seeks a Cytogenetics Technologist 3 to perform routine and specialized cytogenetic procedures and microscope analysis.

Minimum qualifications include NYS license/registration and 2 years of clinical lab experience; BS in biology/chemistry/physics with NYS license considered; color discrimination required. Workdays are M-F 8:00-4:30 with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• NYS license/registration or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist and 2 years clinical lab experience required.
• Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or physics and less than 2 years clinical lab experience or with a NYS license/registration or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technician will be considered for appointment to a commensurate title and salary.
• Must be able to distinguish colors for the purposes of performing laboratory tests.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized Cytogenetic procedures and microscope analysis.

Skills

Color vision

2 years clinical lab experience

Clinical lab basics

Education

NYS license/registration or limited permit

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/physics

ASCP Cytogenetics certification

Job description

Cytogenetics Technologist 3

• Syracuse
• Allied Health
• Full-time
• Opening on: Jun 17 2026
• Clin Path-Cytogenetics
• State of New York
• TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist 3, NSSL2
• 90035
• UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

Performs routine and specialized Cytogenetic procedures and microscope analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS license/registration or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist and 2 years clinical lab experience required. *Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or physics and less than 2 years clinical lab experience or with a NYS license/registration or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technician will be considered for appointment to a commensurate title and salary. Must be able to distinguish colors for the purposes of performing laboratory tests.

Preferred Qualifications:

BS in Molecular Sciences (Cytogenetics or Molecular diagnostics). ASCP certification as a Clinical specialist in Cytogenetics.

Work Days:

M-F 8:00-4:30 rotating weekends