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About the Role

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and NYS-licensed Cytogenetics Technologist to join our clinical laboratory team, focusing exclusively on constitutional and prenatal diagnostic testing. This role involves performing cell culture, chromosome analysis, and molecular cytogenetics on human biological specimens. Your technical expertise and strong teamwork will directly contribute to the timely, accurate identification of congenital disorders and prenatal genetic abnormalities.

Responsibilities

Manage the receipt, verification, accessioning, and preparation of constitutional and prenatal clinical specimens.
Set up, maintain, and harvest long-term and short-term tissue cultures using strict sterile techniques.
Prepare high-quality slides and perform G-banding methods optimized for constitutional samples.
Analyze metaphase spreads using manual microscopy and automated digital imaging software.
Actively participate in lab meetings, rotation handovers, and troubleshooting sessions.
Support colleagues during high-volume periods or staffing shortages.
Work seamlessly with team members to hand off, cross-check, and expedite time-sensitive prenatal cases.
Perform routine instrument calibration and quality control metrics.
Maintain strict adherence to NYSDOH, CLIA, CAP, and OSHA regulations.

Requirements

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.
Proficiency with automated karyotyping and FISH imaging systems.
All roles require on-site presence.
Employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

Skills

Cell culture
Chromosome analysis
Molecular cytogenetics
Aseptic techniques
G-banding
Microscopic analysis
Karyotyping
FISH
Automated karyotyping
FISH imaging systems

Location

New York, New York

Work Type

Full-time
Day shift
On-site

Experience Level

2 years experience as a Laboratory Technologist

Education Level

Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or any other health science related field
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist from New York Education Department

Salary/Compensations

$52.61-$65.45/Hourly

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits

About the Company

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Equal Opportunity

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.