Laboratory Technologist - Cytogenetics Job New York New York USA,Healthcare

Position: Laboratory Technologist - Cytogenetics - Full Time - Days
Location: New York

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and NYS-licensed Cytogenetics Technologist to join our clinical laboratory team. This specialized role focuses exclusively on constitutional and prenatal diagnostic testing

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Description Position Summary

Core Responsibilities

Specimen Processing:
Jointly manage the receipt, verification, accessioning, and preparation of constitutional and prenatal clinical specimens with laboratory staff.
Cell Culture & Harvesting:
Set up, maintain, and harvest long-term and short-term tissue cultures using strict sterile techniques, coordinating bench space and incubator use with team members.
Slide Preparation & Staining:
Prepare high-quality slides and perform G-banding methods optimized for constitutional samples.
Microscopic Analysis & Karyotyping:
Analyze metaphase spreads using manual microscopy and automated digital imaging software.
Team Communication & Support:
Actively participate in lab meetings, rotation handovers, and troubleshooting sessions. Support colleagues during high-volume periods or staffing shortages.
Collaborative Case Management:
Work seamlessly with team members to hand off, cross-check, and expedite time-sensitive prenatal cases to ensure target turnaround times are met.
Quality Control & Compliance:
Perform routine instrument calibration and quality control metrics. Maintain strict adherence to NYSDOH, CLIA, CAP, and OSHA regulations.

This is a full-time day shift position, working Monday-Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm, alternating weekends and rotating Holidays as needed. Our location is the Columbia campus in Upper Manhattan/Washington Heights.

Preferred Criteria

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.

Required Criteria

Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or any other health science related field
New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist from New York Education Department
Proficiency with automated karyotyping and FISH imaging systems.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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New York-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$52.61-$65.45/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.