Laboratory Technologist - Cytogenetics - Full Time - Days

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY seeks a NYS-licensed Cytogenetics Technologist to join our clinical laboratory team dedicated to constitutional and prenatal testing. You will perform cell culture, chromosome analysis, and molecular cytogenetics on samples such as amniotic fluid, CVS, POC, and peripheral blood, ensuring strict aseptic technique and timely turnaround.

This full-time day shift involves collaboration with colleagues, strict regulatory compliance, and ongoing quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related health science field required
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required
• FISH proficiency for rapid prenatal screening and constitutional samples
• Proficiency with automated karyotyping and FISH imaging systems

Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing: manage receipt, verification, accessioning and prep of constitutional and prenatal specimens
• Cell Culture & Harvesting: maintain cultures with sterile technique
• Slide Preparation & Staining: prepare slides and perform G-banding for constitutional samples
• Microscopic Analysis & Karyotyping: analyze metaphase spreads using manual microscopy and imaging software
• Team Communication & Support: participate in meetings, handovers and troubleshooting
• Collaborative Case Management: hand off and expedite prenatal cases to meet turnaround times
• Quality Control & Compliance: perform routine instrument calibration and adhere to NYSDOH, CLIA, CAP and OSHA standards

Skills

Cell culture

Karyotyping

FISH proficiency

ISCN guidelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Tools

FISH imaging systems

Automated karyotyping

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 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.

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: $54.72-$68.06/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works. Internationally acclaimed, our hospital leads the way in research, life-shaping education and compassionate care. Step into a career at a truly Amazing place. Among the highest echelon of the topmost hospitals in the world, NewYork-Presbyterian is Making It Possible for patients at this moment. What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.