Laboratory Technologist - Cytogenetics - Full Time - Days

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,158,000 - 187,354,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY seeks a NYS-licensed Cytogenetics Technologist to join our clinical laboratory team. The role focuses on constitutional and prenatal diagnostic testing, with responsibilities including specimen processing, cell culture, slide prep, karyotyping, and QC.

The candidate will work day shifts Monday–Friday, with alternating weekends and rotating holidays, at the Columbia campus in Upper Manhattan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field and NYS CLS Technologist license required.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory technologist experience preferred.
• ASCP certification is preferred and helpful.

Responsibilities

• Process constitutional and prenatal specimens with accuracy and timeliness.
• Set up and maintain tissue cultures; coordinate incubator use.
• Prepare slides and perform G-banding for constitutional samples.
• Analyze metaphase spreads using microscope and imaging software.
• Collaborate with team to meet target turnaround times.
• Perform instrument calibration and quality control per regulations.

Skills

Cell culture

Karyotyping

ISCN knowledge

FISH proficiency

Laboratory teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license

Tools

FISH imaging systems

Automated karyotyping

Job 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

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

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 in Medical 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.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$52.61-$65.45/Hourly

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