• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $87,000- $119,000

Position Summary

The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a highly qualified Cytogenetic Technologist for the Cancer Cytogenetics Laboratory. The technologist will be expected to perform all aspects of testing on cytogenetic specimens including sample processing, karyotype analysis, and FISH analysis on both paraffin-embedded tissues and hematological specimens.

Weekend hours may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• 45%- Sample processing from set up to slide preparation.
• 40%- Perform chromosome analysis and FISH analysis on hematologic and paraffin-embedded tissue cancer specimens.
• 10%- Maintain laboratory quality control and assurance measures. Perform equipment maintenance.
• 5%- Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological science
• 3 years of experience required
• New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist licensure form the New York Dept of Education OR must be eligible for a NYS issued training certificate, permit or license

Preferred Qualifications

• Cytogenetic lab experience preferably in a cancer setting.
• ASCP licensure.

Other Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks.
• Motivated to work independently and within a team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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