Senior Cytogenetics Technologist: Karyotype and CMA Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(a) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Pathology is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist (Senior to Principal) to join our Colorado Genetics Laboratory. This full-time role analyzes constitutional samples using karyotyping, FISH, and CMA, with emphasis on accuracy, interpretation, and quality assurance.

Onsite in Aurora, CO, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership in complex cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field.
• ASCP Cytogenetics certification or equivalent.
• Experience in constitutional chromosome analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform constitutional chromosome analysis on various specimen types.
• Review cases for analytical accuracy and ISCN nomenclature.
• Support FISH and CMA testing and case interpretation.
• Assist with quality control and method development.

Skills

ISCN nomenclature

FISH analysis

CMA testing

Karyotype analysis

Cell culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

ASCP Cytogenetics certification

Tools

Imaging systems for karyotyping

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

DNA extraction equipment

Job description

The University of Colorado Anschutz Department of Pathology is seeking a Cytogenetics Technologist (Senior to Principal) to join our Colorado Genetics Laboratory. This full-time role analyzes constitutional samples using karyotyping, FISH, and CMA, with emphasis on accuracy, interpretation, and quality assurance.

Onsite in Aurora, CO, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership in complex cases.