Laboratory Technologist – Cytogenetics – Full Time – Days

NewYork-Presbyterian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Cytogenetics Technologist to perform constitutional and prenatal testing, including culture, karyotyping, and molecular cytogenetics.

You will join a team handling amniotic fluid, CVS, POC, and blood specimens, with emphasis on aseptic technique and timely results in a high-volume setting. NYS licensure and ASCP are preferred for this critical role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or health science.
• Awareness of NYSDOH/CLIA/CAP/OSHA compliance.
• ASCP certification preferred for cytogenetics work.

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing: receipt, verification, accessioning and prep of constitutional/prenatal samples.
• Cell culture: maintain and harvest short/long-term cultures with sterile technique.
• Slide prep and staining: prepare slides and G-banding for constitutional samples.
• Microscopic analysis: karyotyping using manual and digital imaging.
• Team communication: participate in meetings, handovers and troubleshooting.
• Collaborative case management: hand off and expedite time-sensitive prenatal cases.
• Quality control & compliance: instrument calibration and adherence to regulations.

Skills

ASCP certification

NYS CLT license

Prenatal cytogenetics

FISH proficiency

ISCN guidelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and NYS-licensed Cytogenetics Technologist to join our clinical laboratory team. This specialized role focuses exclusively on constitutional and prenatal diagnostic testing. You will work alongside other technologists, to perform cell culture, chromosome analysis, and molecular cytogenetics on human biological specimens (primarily amniotic fluid, CVS, POC, and peripheral blood). Because prenatal testing is highly time-sensitive, working effectively within a collaborative, team-oriented environment is critical to our success. Furthermore, because prenatal specimens are precious and irreplaceable, maintaining impeccable aseptic techniques to prevent culture contamination is an absolute requirement of this position. Your technical expertise and strong teamwork will directly contribute to the timely, accurate identification of congenital disorders and prenatal genetic abnormalities.

Core Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing: Jointly manage the receipt, verification, accessioning, and preparation of constitutional and prenatal clinical specimens with laboratory staff.
• Cell Culture & Harvesting: Set up, maintain, and harvest long-term and short-term tissue cultures using strict sterile techniques, coordinating bench space and incubator use with team members.
• Slide Preparation & Staining: Prepare high-quality slides and perform G-banding methods optimized for constitutional samples.
• Microscopic Analysis & Karyotyping: Analyze metaphase spreads using manual microscopy and automated digital imaging software.
• Team Communication & Support: Actively participate in lab meetings, rotation handovers, and troubleshooting sessions. Support colleagues during high-volume periods or staffing shortages.
• Collaborative Case Management: Work seamlessly with team members to hand off, cross-check, and expedite time-sensitive prenatal cases to ensure target turnaround times are met.
• Quality Control & Compliance: Perform routine instrument calibration and quality control metrics. Maintain strict adherence to NYSDOH, CLIA, CAP, and OSHA regulations.

This is a full-time day shift position, working Monday- Friday from 9:00am- 5:00pm, alternating weekends and rotating Holidays as needed. Our location is the Columbia campus in Upper Manhattan/Washington Heights.

Preferred Criteria

• At least 2 years experience as a Laboratory Technologist
• ASCP certification
• Cell culture expertise with hands-on experience handling prenatal specimens and constitutional specimens with strict adherence to aseptic protocols.
• Prenatal and Constitutional FISH proficiency for rapid prenatal screening (aneuploidy panels) and microdeletion syndromes.
• Working knowledge of current ISCN (International System for Human Cytogenomic Nomenclature) guidelines regarding constitutional anomalies.

Required Criteria

• Bachelors Degree inMedical Technology or any other health science related field
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist from New York Education Department
• Proficiency with automated karyotyping and FISH imaging systems.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$52.61-$65.45/Hourly

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