• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $85,000.00 to $105,000.0

Position Summary

The Cancer Cytogenetics Technologist will be expected to perform processing of samples submitted for cytogenetics, karyotype analysis, FISH on paraffin-embedded tissues and hematological specimens. The individual will also be expected to perform specialized cancer cytogenetics tests.

Responsibilities

65% - Perform Karyotype and FISH testing on hematologic malignancies and paraffin-embedded tissue cancer specimens

30% - Maintaining quality control logs

5%- Other duties as assigned

Percent time is subject to change according to the needs of the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and experience, plus three years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of CAP, JCAHO, NYS and Federal regulations and recommendations 
• Master of Science degree 
• Effective collaborator and strong communication skills
• Strong Attention to detail and organization skills

Other Requirements

• The candidate must be licensed for license eligible to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician according to New York state licensure requirements.  To find out more information, go to http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/clt/
• Experience with Cancer Cytogenetics 
• Experience in Biology laboratory techniques 
• FISH experience with cancer specimens is required

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