Cytogenetics Technician

RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Inc

West Orange, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$41.06–$52.39 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accreditation Standards, Analysis Skills, Anesthesiology, Behavioral Health, Best Practices, Biology, Case Management, Cell Cultures, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Community Health, Continuous Improvement, Critical Care, Cytogenetics, Dental Insurance, Dialysis, Dietetics, Dosimetry, Electrocardiogram, Electroencephalography (EEG), Emergency Care, Environmental Work, Facilities Engineering, Finance, Fundraising, Genetics, Genomics, Health Informatics, Healthcare, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Human Resources, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Information Technology & Information Systems, Instrumentation, Insurance, Insurance Regulations, Intensive Care, Inventory Management, Karyotyping, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Legal, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Marketing, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Writing, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Management, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Operating Room Nursing, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Pathology, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pediatric Nursing, Perinatal Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Chemistry, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physics, Polysomnography, Prescription Drugs, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Radiology, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Retirement Plan, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Social Work, Speech and Language Pathology, Supply Chain, Surgical Nursing, Team Player, Telemetry Nursing, Test Requirements, Testing, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan
LOCATION
West Orange, NJ
POSTED
3 days ago

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Job Details

Cytogenetics Technician

Req #: 0000258551

Category: Laboratory

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department: Lab RWJNB

Pay Range: $41.06 - $52.39 per hour

Location:

95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Job Title: Cytogenetics Technician

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Lab RWJNB

Req #: 0000258551

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $41.06 - $52.39 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.

Cytogenetic Technician

At RWJBarnabas Health, Cytogenetic Technicians become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care come together to support exceptional patient outcomes. This Cytogenetic Technician role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

As a Cytogenetic Technician, you will play a critical role in accurate and timely genetic testing that supports the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of prenatal, oncology, and constitutional patient conditions. You will operate and maintain sophisticated laboratory instrumentation, analyze chromosomes, adhere to quality assurance and regulatory standards, and collaborate with pathologists, geneticists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care.

Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Cytogenetic Technician is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the patients and communities we serve.

A typical day for a Cytogenetic Technician may include:

  • Perform routine, complex, and specialized cytogenetic testing including specimen processing, cell culture, harvesting, slide preparation, and chromosome staining.
  • Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain specialized laboratory instruments, computerized imaging systems, and microscopes to ensure optimal performance.
  • Perform and document quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Review specimen integrity (such as amniotic fluid, bone marrow, blood, and solid tissue) and determine acceptability for testing; identify and resolve specimen-related issues.
  • Follow established laboratory safety protocols, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements, including CLIA, CAP, and other applicable standards.
  • Maintain adequate inventory of specialized laboratory supplies, reagents, and media to support uninterrupted laboratory operations.
  • Review patient and specimen information to ensure proper identification, clinical indications, and testing requirements are met.

This role might be for you if:

  • Clear, professional communication defines how you collaborate with pathologists, geneticists, and fellow laboratory professionals.
  • Accuracy, patience, exceptional visual acuity, and analytical thinking guide your work every day.
  • You remain organized and adaptable while managing a meticulous clinical laboratory environment.
  • Patient safety and delivering accurate, timely cytogenetic results are your top priorities.
  • You enjoy working collaboratively with interdisciplinary care teams to support exceptional patient outcomes.
  • Continuous learning, quality improvement, and staying current with genetics and genomics best practices motivate you.
  • You take pride in maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and diagnostic excellence.

To be considered for this Cytogenetic Technician opportunity, you must:

  • Have a Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
  • 1 year of experience working in a hospital-based or clinical cytogenetics laboratory preferred.
  • Experience with chromosome karyotyping and FISH analysis preferred.
  • ASCP Certification (CG or MLS) preferred.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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