Cytogenetic Tech-Assoc

Under direct supervision, coordinates and participates in specialized and complex technical tasks involved in screening slides of clinical specimens to detect evidence of cancer or other pathological conditions.

• Prepares tissue culture specimens using cytogenetics culturing and harvesting procedures.
• Performs slide preparation and staining for microscopic analysis using routine banding techniques.
• Selects banding technique, and stains slide to make chromosomes visible under microscope, following standard laboratory procedures.
• Performs routine chromosome analysis and FISH techniques.
• Maintains detailed QA/QC documentation of specimens and reagents.
• Participates in and performs process improvement validation studies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Experience in preparing and processing tissue culture specimens using cytogenetics culturing and harvesting procedures.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment and conduct assessments to record the lab equipment's performance.
• Ability to operate in a fast paced environment with established time constraints.
• Ability to communicate complex Genetics concepts.
• Ability to routinely safeguard and handle irretrievable specimen types.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Cytogenetics from a program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), or a Bachelors degree in the biological, chemical and/or medical sciences is required.

Experience:

• One (1) year experience in a clinical cytogenetics laboratory is preferred.

Additional

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified or eligible to take the Clinical Cytogenetics Board of Certification exam given by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

• One (1) year experience in a clinical cytogenetics laboratory is preferred.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

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