Cytogenetics Technician

Job Title: Cytogenetics Technician

Location: RWJ - New Brunswick

Department Name: Lab RWJNB

Req #: 0000248063

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $55.44 - $55.44 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Cytogenetics technologist job description

Is competent and able to perform all routine cytogenetic procedures including and not limited to:

tissue culture

harvest of metaphase chromosomes from blood, bone marrow, and normal & neoplastic tissue specimens

slide making

G banding

Automated karyotyping procedures

International System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN)

Is adept, current, and competent in special cytogenetic procedures including:

Complex chromosome analysis

All aspects of Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH)

Cell separation

Quality Control

documents daily performance of reagents & equipment

evaluates acceptability of results

validates FISH probes

Troubleshooting

Performs & evaluates trouble shooting procedures independently or by instruction

Evaluates modifications for improvement of current methods,

Participates in the Laboratory s Performance Improvement Plan,

Administrative Duties

Record Keeping

Patient worksheets

Quality control records

Procedure modification trials

Assists in training staff

Assists in preparation for inspection

Education

A bachelor s degree in cytogenetic technology, biology, or a related science,