Cytogenetics Technologist: FISH & Karyotype Specialist

NYU Langone Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist to join our Lab. You will perform complex cytogenetic and FISH testing under minimal supervision, handle high volumes, and assist in advanced procedures. Candidates must hold a CLT-related bachelor’s degree, NYS technologist license, and ASCP certification.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include specimen setup, slide preparation, staining, imaging, karyotyping, and FISH analysis.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to CAP/CLIA/NYSDOH guidelines; bachelor degree or substantial equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in CLT or biology/chemistry or physical sciences; five years in a similar lab as alternative.
• NYS technologist license from NYSED; ASCP Certification required.
• Effective oral, written, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Specimen setup and accessioning; perform cytogenetic tests; detect subtle abnormalities.
• Harvest specimens and prepare slides for G-band/metaphase and FISH analyses.
• Stain slides and perform microscopic analysis; ensure quality and documentation.
• Image cells for karyotyping; select good quality cells; use FISH imaging system.
• Perform karyotyping and prepare cases for sign-out; detect abnormalities.
• Perform FISH hybridizations and analyses; document results clearly.
• Participate in training and development; assist in new procedures and policy updates.
• Train new staff and orient existing staff to changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology/Biology/C CHemistry

NYS technologist license

ASCP Certification

Job description

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist to join our Lab. You will perform complex cytogenetic and FISH testing under minimal supervision, handle high volumes, and assist in advanced procedures. Candidates must hold a CLT-related bachelor’s degree, NYS technologist license, and ASCP certification.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include specimen setup, slide preparation, staining, imaging, karyotyping, and FISH analysis.