Technologist II,Cytogenetics
Company: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Location: New York
Posted on: March 8, 2025
Job Description:
Pay Range: $45.29-$72.42 Company Overview: The people of
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a
singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care
teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients
of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering
Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative
translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in
our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability
to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training
the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to
pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Job Description:
The Cytogenetics Laboratory, located at the Memorial Sloan
Kettering Cancer Center, is seeking a Cytogenetic Technologist, to
perform karyotype and FISH procedures as well as innovative
molecular technologies to discover novel genetic and clinically
useful chromosome and molecular biomarkers. The Cytogenetic
Technologist will be part of the team performing conventional
cytogenetics, FISH, and several microarray testing protocols on
various tumor sample types. The position requires wet-bench lab
experience and understanding of molecular cytogenetics. You
will:
- Under general supervision, carry out cytogenetic analysis of
specimens received by the laboratory.
- Perform culture initiation, harvesting and chromosome analysis
with minimal direction.
- Identify routine cytogenetic abnormalities.
- Complete diagnostic reports while maintaining quality of work
within established time frames.
- Perform laboratory bench work according to established and
approved Standard Operating Procedures.
- Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions,
clarity, and potential problems.
- Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid
contamination.
- Help maintain commonly used equipment. Resolve minor equipment
problems.
- Operate equipment carefully and according to procedures.
- Perform vital equipment checks, performance testing, preventive
maintenance, and quality control on equipment per laboratory
guidelines, as assigned.
- Assure equipment and instruments meet performance
standards.
- Maintain compliance with clinical genetic testing regulatory
agencies and proficiency programs (CAP, CLIA, NYS Department of
Health).
- Verify requisitions and labels; records patient information.
You need:
- BS in Medical Technology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or
related life sciences field with experience working in a
Cytogenetics laboratory, with 1 year of chromosomal microarray
(SNP-Array and/or aCGH) preferred.
- NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist License Required
Additional Details:
- Monday to Friday, 10AM - 6PM - flexible to Tuesday to Saturday
for candidate needs upon request
- Rotating Saturdays (about every 6 weeks)
- Reporting into the Cytogenetics Manager Pay Range:
$45.29-$72.42
- MSK Compensation Philosophy
- Review Our Greats Benefits Offerings Closing: MSK is an equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity
and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All
qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor
which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment
decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable
accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please
tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a
job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation
include making a change to the application process or work
procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a
sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Keywords: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York , Technologist II,Cytogenetics, Other , New York, New York
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