Cytogenetic Technologist Supervisor

Manages and oversees the daily operations of the assigned Institute for Genomic Medicine (IGM) laboratory section, coordinating section workforce to ensure quality control, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborates with the other leaders to maintain technical and procedural operations.

Skill Set Requirements:

• Manages laboratory team, ensuring patient testing is performed accurately and efficiently. Provides guidance and education, promoting a team environment and maintaining a cooperative and supportive atmosphere.
• Performs routine and complex technical procedures and trains others in proper use of laboratory equipment and systems. Covers on-call responsibilities including STAT testing and storage temperature monitoring as needed.
• Participates in the development and implementation of protocols to support laboratory tests and projects and to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Assists with inspection preparation and serves as a liaison during inspections.
• Manages supply inventory and contributes to section planning and budgeting.
• Participates in quality improvement, monitoring, and reporting. Supports the research, creation, and review of quality control and improvement documentation and of regulatory and compliance assignments.
• Serves as General Supervisor as defined by CAP/CLIA requirements and Laboratory Supervisor as defined by New York State CLEP as appropriate.
• Note: Regular, reliable, and consistent attendance is an essential job function. Employees are expected to perform work as scheduled. Please see the physical requirements for this position listed below.

Nice to Haves:

• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Advanced technical, computer, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills necessary for high-complexity laboratory analysis.
• Ability to maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and on a team.
• Flexibility with interruptions and changing circumstances.
• Effective leadership of people and projects.
• Ability to adapt communication styles for cultural differences.
• With ASCP Certification - Three years of laboratory experience in cytogenetics, molecular genetics or molecular biology, required. Without ASCP Certification – Five years of laboratory experience in cytogenetics, molecular genetics or molecular biology, required. Supervisory experience, preferred

Education/Certification(s)/License(s):

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or Bachelor's degree equivalent education as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations: 42CFR493.1405(b)(5)(i)(B).
• Completes minimum of 12 hours Continuing Education annually.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certified as an MLS(ASCP), MB(ASCP) or CG(ASCP), required for testing supervisor roles.
• Must sit for exam within 12 months of hire.

*Applications will be accepted until at least 11/21/2026*