FISH Coordinator, Cytogenetics Laboratory

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate in Syracuse, NY, seeks a Cytogenetics technologist to perform routine and specialized cytogenetic procedures and microscope analysis, and to serve as the FISH Coordinator, coordinating test workflows and ensuring high-quality results.

Minimum qualifications include a CLS license or eligible, a Master's in chemical, physical or biological sciences with two years CL lab experience, or NYS licensure with four years CL experience; Cytogenetics experience with FISH required.

Qualifications

• Cytogenetics procedures
• FISH experience
• Microscope analysis

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized Cytogenetic procedures and microscope analysis
• Serves as FISH Coordinator

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs routine and specialized Cytogenetic procedures and microscope analysis. Serves as FISH Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications:

Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Masters degree in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences, and two years of Clinical laboratory experience OR NYS Licensed/eligible to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist and a minimum of four years of Clinical Laboratory experience. Experience in Cytogenetics required; specifically, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) . Specific visual requirements include use of both eyes, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors and shades of colors

Preferred Qualifications:

BS in Molecular Sciences (Cytogenetics or Molecular Diagnostics. ASCP certification as Clinical specialist in Cytogenetics.

Work Days:

M-F 8:00-4:30

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources