Cytogenetic Technologist

The role involves a variety of responsibilities related to sample processing and analysis, including:

• Performing sample setup, harvesting, slide preparation, staining, microscopic analysis, photography, karyotyping, and FISH analysis.


• Ensuring the integrity of specimens throughout all phases of specimen processing.


• Conducting various culturing procedures such as establishing blood, bone marrow, and biopsy cultures, and monitoring growth levels.


• Making decisions regarding feeding, subculturing, and harvesting.


• Executing various slide preparations and staining techniques, including standard Giemsa, Q-, R-, C- banding, and NOR staining.


• Performing detailed microscopic analysis and assuming responsibility for ruling out chromosomal mosaicism.


• Operating automated karyotyping equipment and making decisions regarding optimal cells for docum...