Cytologist

Cytologist (Healthcare Senior Professional) Job Summary

Discerns cytologic changes present in a disease process, specifically malignant or pre‑malignant changes to a high level of accuracy.

Onsite (Aurora, CO)

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave!

• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Graduation from an accredited cytotechnology‑training program
• Cytotechnologist certification through The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Two (2) years of professional level experience
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a 1:1 basis if the degree is directly related
• Work experience in an Academic Medical environment

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer‑sponsored work authorization.

The starting salary range for this position is $70,849 to $90,120.

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

Questions should be directed to:
Rebecca Waller (Rebecca.

Waller)

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by March 31, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator coordinator.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID‑19 virus and other vaccine‑preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively.

In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety‑sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Position #:  – Requisition #: 39073