Req #: 245649 Department: CYTOGENETIC DIVISION - LAB MEDICINE & PATHOLOGY Appointing Department Web Address: https://dlmp.uw.edu/ Posting Date: 05/08/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $5979 - $8558 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf) **The CYTOGENETIC DIVISION OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY** has an outstanding opportunity for a **CLINIC CYTOGENETIC TECHNOLOGIST** . **WORK SCHEDULE** + 100% FTE + Monday through Friday + 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM + 100% Onsite **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS** + Prepare specimens for cytogenetic and FISH analysis + Work up cases to be delivered to the Director for review **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** + Make reagents + Keep laboratory stocked and prepared for specimens + Maintain quality control, quality assurance and prepare for inspections + Analyze and karyotype cells for cytogenetic and FISH analysis + Set up cultures of blood, bone marrow, solid tissue, amniotic fluid, and chorionic villi + Harvest cultures from cells to be used for cytogenetic analysis + Prepare and stain slides to be used for cytogenetic and FISH analysis using all appropriate staining, pretreatment and post-wash techniques + Analyze and photograph interphase and metaphase cells for FISH and karyotyping + Karyotype metaphases **REQUIREMENTS** + Bachelor's degree with at least fifteen credit hours in biological or physical science + Certification or eligibility for certification as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in Cytogenetics by the American Society for Clinical Pathology + Two years of progressively responsible work experience in a cytogenetics laboratory + Four additional years of related experience may substitute for the educational requirement **ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.