Cytogenetics Technologist P2A

New Westminster, BC
On-site
Posted Nov 10, 2026
1 position

$41.89 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English

Job summary

Set up and harvest blood, marrow, and amniotic fluid cultures; prepare and stain slides; analyze chromosomes microscopically; and photograph representative metaphase figures. Prepare karyotypes for Cytogeneticist review, maintain accessioning and quality-control records, and assist with bench-work instruction and orientation.

Job details

New Westminster, Canada Regular,Full-Time Apply Save job Program Share on social media Category Lab Pathology Requisition number 205913E Date posted 11/09/2026 Job Title: CYTOGENETICS TECHNOLOGIST P2A Requisition #: 205913 Job Location: Canada-British Columbia-New Westminster Department: Cytogenetics Job Type: Regular, Full Time Start Date of Employment: 23-Nov-2026 Posting Date: 09-Nov-2026 Work Days: Rotating, Hours of Work: Various-for rotation information, please contact hiring leader Nancy.Wong@fraserhealth.ca Work Site: 330 East Columbia Street, New Westminster Salary/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. Apply Save job Back to search result SVG Internal job portal Current employees must apply through the internal job portal (link is external) . 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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.