Cytogenetics Technologist P2A

Job summary

Set up and harvest blood, marrow, and amniotic fluid cultures; prepare and stain slides; analyze chromosomes microscopically; and prepare karyotypes for review by a Cytogeneticist. Maintain accessioning and quality-control records, assist with bench-work instruction and orientation, and perform related duties.

Job details

Job Title:CYTOGENETICS TECHNOLOGIST P2ARequisition #:205915Job Location:Canada-British Columbia-New WestminsterDepartment:CytogeneticsJob Type:Casual, Part TimeStart Date of Employment:16-Nov-2026Posting Date:26-Oct-2026Work Days:Rotating,Hours of Work:Various-for rotation information, please contact hiring leader Nancy.Wong@fraserhealth.caWork Site:330 East Columbia Street, New WestminsterSalary/Rate:$41.89/Hour Job Summary: In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values, Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under supervision of the Section Head, performs the routine technical work of the Cytogenetics Laboratory. Duties/Accountabilities: 1. Sets up cultures of blood, marrow and amniotic fluid according to established procedures. 2. Harvests cultures, prepares and stains slides for microscopic analysis, including special stains and banding procedures. 3. Analyzes chromosomes under microscope and photographs representative metaphase figures. 4. Prepares karyotypes from photographs for examination by Cytogeneticist. 5. Makes routine entries in log books for accessioning and quality control according to written protocols. 6. Assists section Head in providing bench work instruction and orientation. 7. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education, Training & Experience Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and registration in the fields of Cytogenetics & Molecular Diagnostics in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways, or current registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science. Skills & Abilities Demonstrated technical competence. Ability to organize and prioritize workload. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

What you’ll do

Set up and harvest blood, marrow, and amniotic fluid cultures; prepare and stain slides; analyze chromosomes microscopically; and prepare karyotypes for review by a Cytogeneticist. Maintain accessioning and quality-control records, assist with bench-work instruction and orientation, and perform related duties.

Requirements

Requires successful completion of a recognized competency assessment exam and registration in Cytogenetics and Molecular Diagnostics through CAMLPR pathways, or current registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science. Candidates must demonstrate technical competence, organize and prioritize work, follow instructions, communicate effectively, and be physically able to perform the duties.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cytogenetics
• Cell Culture
• Chromosome Analysis
• Microscopy
• Metaphase Photography
• Karyotyping
• Slide Preparation
• Special Staining
• Chromosome Banding
• Accessioning
• Quality Control
• Workload Organization
• Following Written and Verbal Instructions
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

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