Cytogenetics Technologist — Karyotyping & FISH Specialist

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in South Jersey is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist to perform routine and specialized laboratory tasks including microscope analysis, tissue culture, cell harvesting, and karyotyping on bone marrow, blood, and tumor tissues.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of FISH/cytogenetics experience, a high school diploma with a bachelor's in cytogenetics or related sciences, and ASCP CG certification preferred. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in FISH and Cytogenetics preferred.
• High School/GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Cytogenetics or related sciences preferred.
• CG (ASCP) certification preferred; must maintain certification.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Perform microscope analysis in the Cytogenetics laboratory.
• Conduct tissue culture, cell harvesting, and karyotyping.
• Handle diverse tissue specimens (bone marrow, blood, tumor tissues).

Skills

FISH techniques

Cytogenetics experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cytogenetics

Bachelor's in chemical/physical/biological sciences

Job description

Cooper University Health Care in South Jersey is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist to perform routine and specialized laboratory tasks including microscope analysis, tissue culture, cell harvesting, and karyotyping on bone marrow, blood, and tumor tissues.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of FISH/cytogenetics experience, a high school diploma with a bachelor's in cytogenetics or related sciences, and ASCP CG certification preferred. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.