Senior Cytogenetics Technologist — Clinical & Case Review

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Genetics Laboratory within the Department of Pathology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Cytogenetics Technologist (Senior to Principal) to perform complex chromosome analyses, FISH, and CMA testing. The role includes specimen processing for prenatal, postnatal, and oncology applications, with opportunities to contribute to method development.

The successful candidate will review cases, ensure quality, and support continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field required.
• ASCP Cytogenetics CG(ASCP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with constitutional chromosome analysis and karyotyping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform constitutional chromosome analysis on diverse specimen types.
• Identify chromosome abnormalities and document findings using ISCN nomenclature.
• Prepare karyotypes and case summaries for review by Laboratory Director.

Skills

Constitutional chromosome analysis

Karyotyping

ISCN nomenclature

Case review

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

ASCP Cytogenetics CG(ASCP) certification

Tools

FISH

Chromosomal microarray (CMA) testing

Job description

The Colorado Genetics Laboratory within the Department of Pathology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a full-time Cytogenetics Technologist (Senior to Principal) to perform complex chromosome analyses, FISH, and CMA testing. The role includes specimen processing for prenatal, postnatal, and oncology applications, with opportunities to contribute to method development.

The successful candidate will review cases, ensure quality, and support continuous improvement in