Cytogenetic Technologist in North Carolina

Job Title : Cytogenetic Technologist

Location : Charlotte, North Carolina

Reporting To : Cytogenetics Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Position Summary

The Cytogenetic Technologist conducts microscopic and molecular analysis of human chromosomes to support diagnoses of congenital disorders, hematologic malignancies, fertility issues, and prenatal abnormalities. The technologist is responsible for culturing, harvesting, slide preparation, karyotyping, FISH / array analysis, and reporting findings in ISCN format to healthcare providers.

Collect and prepare biological specimens (e.g., blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, tissue) using aseptic technique

Establish and maintain cell cultures; harvest, fix and prepare slides for analysis using banding protocols

Perform karyotyping, FISH, and chromosomal microarray analyses as assigned

Prepare findings using ISCN nomenclature; document through lab information systems

Accurately record QC, maintain logs, and follow CLIA / HIPAA / OSHA compliance

Collaborate with pathologists and genetic counselors on complex cases, and assist in training junior staff or trainees

Perform daily instrument maintenance and participate in proficiency testing as required

May work rotating shifts, weekends, or overtime based on specimen load

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Cytogenetic Technology, Medical Technology, Biology, or related science

ASCP CLS(CG) certification (or eligible within 1 year) required; MLS with on-the-job cytogenetics training may be considered

Preferred 1 2 years of cytogenetics experience, including FISH and array methodologies

Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and analytical skills

Knowledge of ISCN standards and comfortable working with microscopes and image capture systems

Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work within multidisciplinary teams

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(Ref Code : MK7251)