Cytogenetics Technologist
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Healthcare
Clinical Research, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Medical Science
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.
Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.
Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
Job Summary
Works under the supervision of the Cytogenetics Manager and Supervisor to provide the highest quality of Cytogenetic testing.
BenefitsUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
- Education Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Medical Technology, other physical or natural science field or
- Experience 1 year of training or experience in clinical cytogenetic field
- Licenses and Certifications Certification as Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics by ASCP
- Collects and prepares biological specimens for cytogenetic analyses from various human tissues, such as blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, and solid tissue, utilizing aseptic techniques, appropriate containers and instruments, collecting media, antibiotics, anticoagulants, and preservatives.
- Cultures cells of various types using appropriate biohazard and/or aseptic techniques. Selects appropriate culture media for specific specimens and monitors cell growth.
- Cultures cells of various types using appropriate biohazard and/or aseptic techniques. Selects appropriate culture media for specific specimens and monitors cell growth.
- Harvests cell cultures using appropriate techniques, such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, cell fixatives, etc. Prepares microscopic slides using routine and banding techniques.
- Analyzes chromosome preparations, selecting cells, counting and analyzing each under microscope; prepares several karyotypes (i.e., classification or arrangement of chromosomes into a standard order) per case; summarizes results of analyses using the ISCN and submits file for final reports.
- Operates and maintains inverted microscope, photomicroscope to analyze cells, and computerized capturing system to photograph appropriate cells from each case.
- Organizes workload within assigned section of laboratory, scheduling work assignments, maintaining quality control of data generated, directing laboratory procedures, and generally affecting efficient utilization of methodology and…
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