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Cytogenetic Technologists for Chicago, IL location.

Performs clinical assays in the Cytogenetics Lab.

Prepares specimens for analysis and / or storage and plans workload.

Prepares laboratory reagents for the analyses, sets up appropriate controls, performs analyses and calculates final results.

Recognizes abnormal results and notifies supervisor.

Sets up and / or maintains cell cultures for chromosome analysis, harvests cultures and makes slides. Does routine tissue culture of fibroblasts.

Screens chromosome slides and performs banding procedures and fluorescence in situ hybridization. Computer imaging. Karyotyping.

Documents results of analyses and maintains record-keeping and results reporting.

Maintains lab supplies and equipment.

Applies scientific method in problem-solving and assists in the evaluation of new methods and techniques.

Required Skills :

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Genetics or related field required.

ASCP CG eligibility.

Meets requirements for moderate or high complexity testing under CLIA.

Must be able to discern red / green color.

Drug and background check required.

Education Pay Range $60,133 / yr - $96,928 / yr. ($28.91 to $46.60) At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes : Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits :

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Support email :