Prenatal Cytogenetics Technologist

NewYork-Presbyterian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian is seeking a NYS-licensed Cytogenetics Technologist to join our clinical laboratory team. The role focuses on constitutional and prenatal testing, cell culture, chromosome analysis, and molecular cytogenetics on prenatal specimens such as amniotic fluid, CVS, POC, and blood.

You will work with a collaborative team to ensure rapid, accurate results while maintaining strict aseptic technique to prevent contamination. Strong ISCN knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related health science field.
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license from the NYS Education Department.
• Proficiency with automated karyotyping and FISH imaging systems.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Laboratory Technologist; ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specimen Processing: receive, verify, accession, and prepare constitutional and prenatal specimens with staff.
• Cell Culture & Harvesting: set up and maintain long- and short-term cultures using sterile techniques.
• Slide Preparation & Staining: prepare slides and perform G-banding for constitutional samples.
• Microscopic Analysis & Karyotyping: analyze metaphase spreads with manual microscopy and automated imaging.
• Team Communication & Support: participate in meetings, handovers, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborative Case Management: hand off and expedite time-sensitive prenatal cases to meet turnaround times.
• Quality Control & Compliance: calibrate instruments and follow NYSDOH, CLIA, CAP, and OSHA regulations.

Skills

ASCP certification

Cell culture

FISH proficiency

ISCN guidelines

Karyotyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Tools

FISH imaging systems

Automated karyotyping systems

Job description

NewYork-Presbyterian is seeking a NYS-licensed Cytogenetics Technologist to join our clinical laboratory team. The role focuses on constitutional and prenatal testing, cell culture, chromosome analysis, and molecular cytogenetics on prenatal specimens such as amniotic fluid, CVS, POC, and blood.

You will work with a collaborative team to ensure rapid, accurate results while maintaining strict aseptic technique to prevent contamination. Strong ISCN knowledge is required.