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Cytogenetic Technologist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Lab genetics positions at hospital systems, academic medical centers, and reference labs regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency.
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Monday - Friday, including rotating weekends and holidays
~9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Department: Cytogenetics - 391
Exact compensation will vary based on skills and experience.
Primary Purpose:
Provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory service areas. Performs routine and complex laboratory tests in the Cytogenetics department of the clinical laboratory to provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results. Works under the direction of Technical Specialist, Lead and/or Supervisor.
This position is not qualified for delegation of supervisory duties for NY testing areas.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Performs waived, moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision. Uses routine and specialized automated and non-automated laboratory procedures and/or techniques for which he/she is qualified, trained, and demonstrates competency according to established lab section operating procedures (SOPs).
Operates, calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment. Recognizes when professional service is required and requests service if instrument is covered under a service contract. Otherwise, reports service needs to supervisor for resolution. Evaluates instrument/method failure and determines when back-up methods must be initiated.
Performs quality control procedures as specified in lab section SOPs and maintains QC records and documentation necessary to meet the standards of accrediting agencies.
Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording procedures. Functions as a resource for interpreting specimen acceptability.
Processes data, verifies accuracy, and enters data in the laboratory computer system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information.
Recognizes and reports abnormal results. Recognizes unexpected results, errors, and problems with patient tests.
Appropriately participates in internal and external proficiency testing (PT).
Meets output measures as defined by individual group policy. Assists with workload in any section where competency has been verified and is current.
Correlates lab data with other clinical and laboratory data, and with pathologic states to determine validity and whether follow-up tests should be done.
Ensures quality and timeliness of patient test results.
Recognizes critical patient results and follows the defined process for reporting them.
Recognizes unexpected results, errors, and problems with patient tests and escalates as required.
Understands the theory of laboratory procedures and identifies and correlates all potential causes of unexpected test results.
Recognizes appropriate and inappropriate selection of basic and complex lab tests.
Appropriately prioritizes order of testing and coordinates resolution of unique workflow in assigned area.
Resolves and documents resolution of all QC results which fail lab criteria and institutes corrective action.
Integrates and relates lab data to investigate possible discrepancies and contributes to the resolution.
Responds to technical questions consistent with level of training.
Trains new employees, including Technicians, MLTs, Technologists, and MLSs. Teaches laboratory procedures and policies, including methodology and instrument operation, to Technician, MLS, and MLT students; pathology residents and post-doctoral fellows. Prepares and presents continuing education programs for department personnel as requested.
Provides technical information and/or instruction to clients, new employees, medical students, residents, peers, physicians, and the public as requested and where appropriate.
Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
Writes, revises and validates SOPs.
Directs workflow activities and reviews daily data reports as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Absolute integrity in the accurate identification of samples, test performance, and reporting of results.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colors.
Continuing Education: Continual assessment of current literature and best practices.
Experience
Required Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, genetics or genetics-related field or clinical laboratory science or medical technology
CG(ASCP) certification
Education
Required* Bachelor's Degree or better in Biological Sciences or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required* Technologist Cytogenetics
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Schedule: (40 hrs/wk) 8 hrs daily
Monday - Friday, including rotating weekends and holidays
~9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Department: Cytogenetics - 391
Exact compensation will vary based on skills and experience.
Primary Purpose:
Provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory service areas. Performs routine and complex laboratory tests in the Cytogenetics department of the clinical laboratory to provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results. Works under the direction of Technical Specialist, Lead and/or Supervisor.
This position is not qualified for delegation of supervisory duties for NY testing areas.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.
Essential Functions:
Performs waived, moderate, and/or highly complex analytic processes without direct supervision. Uses routine and specialized automated and non-automated laboratory procedures and/or techniques for which he/she is qualified, trained, and demonstrates competency according to established lab section operating procedures (SOPs).
Operates, calibrates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment. Recognizes when professional service is required and requests service if instrument is covered under a service contract. Otherwise, reports service needs to supervisor for resolution. Evaluates instrument/method failure and determines when back-up methods must be initiated.
Performs quality control procedures as specified in lab section SOPs and maintains QC records and documentation necessary to meet the standards of accrediting agencies.
Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling, transport, and recording procedures. Functions as a resource for interpreting specimen acceptability.
Processes data, verifies accuracy, and enters data in the laboratory computer system, along with appropriate explanatory or interpretive information.
Recognizes and reports abnormal results. Recognizes unexpected results, errors, and problems with patient tests.
Appropriately participates in internal and external proficiency testing (PT).
Meets output measures as defined by individual group policy. Assists with workload in any section where competency has been verified and is current.
Correlates lab data with other clinical and laboratory data, and with pathologic states to determine validity and whether follow-up tests should be done.
Ensures quality and timeliness of patient test results.
Recognizes critical patient results and follows the defined process for reporting them.
Recognizes unexpected results, errors, and problems with patient tests and escalates as required.
Understands the theory of laboratory procedures and identifies and correlates all potential causes of unexpected test results.
Recognizes appropriate and inappropriate selection of basic and complex lab tests.
Appropriately prioritizes order of testing and coordinates resolution of unique workflow in assigned area.
Resolves and documents resolution of all QC results which fail lab criteria and institutes corrective action.
Integrates and relates lab data to investigate possible discrepancies and contributes to the resolution.
Responds to technical questions consistent with level of training.
Trains new employees, including Technicians, MLTs, Technologists, and MLSs. Teaches laboratory procedures and policies, including methodology and instrument operation, to Technician, MLS, and MLT students; pathology residents and post-doctoral fellows. Prepares and presents continuing education programs for department personnel as requested.
Provides technical information and/or instruction to clients, new employees, medical students, residents, peers, physicians, and the public as requested and where appropriate.
Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.
Writes, revises and validates SOPs.
Directs workflow activities and reviews daily data reports as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Absolute integrity in the accurate identification of samples, test performance, and reporting of results.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colors.
Continuing Education: Continual assessment of current literature and best practices.
Experience
Required Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, genetics or genetics-related field or clinical laboratory science or medical technology
CG(ASCP) certification
Education
Required* Bachelor's Degree or better in Biological Sciences or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required* Technologist Cytogenetics
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Cytogenetic Technologist
Credential your degree for PERM documentation
PERM requires employers to define the minimum education requirement for your role. If your cytogenetics degree came from outside the U.S., get a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before your employer files the labor certification.
Target labs with active PERM filing history
Hospital-based cytogenetics labs, university medical centers, and national reference labs run the highest volume of EB-3 PERM cases for laboratory professionals. Search DOL disclosure data to confirm a prospective employer has filed PERM applications for comparable roles before accepting an offer.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility for your candidacy
EB-2 applies if your employer requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of specialized cytogenetics experience. EB-3 covers most bench-level positions requiring a bachelor's. Clarify with your employer which category they intend to file under before the PERM recruitment begins.
Find green-card-sponsoring cytogenetics employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity for laboratory and genetics roles. Filtering by sponsorship history saves you from applying to labs that have never navigated the PERM process for foreign workers.
Verify ASCP certification requirements before the I-140 stage
Many PERM job descriptions for cytogenetic technologists list ASCP certification as a job requirement, not just a preference. If you're certified outside the U.S., confirm your credential is recognized as equivalent before your employer locks in the PERM job duties, since changing requirements after filing restarts the process.
Negotiate concurrent I-485 filing into your offer timeline
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status concurrently rather than waiting in sequence. Ask your employer's immigration counsel whether concurrent filing is available under your EB category to avoid unnecessary gaps in your authorization.
Green Card Cytogenetic Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do cytogenetic technologist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most cytogenetic technologist positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship, which covers skilled workers with a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field. Roles requiring a master's degree or positions where you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive cytogenetics experience may qualify for EB-2. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual job requirements, not your credentials alone.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a two-year initial period and subject to annual lottery selection. PERM-based EB-3 green card sponsorship targets permanent residency with no annual lottery, though the overall timeline is longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to an approved I-485. For nationals of countries without significant EB-3 backlogs, the green card path often provides more long-term stability than cycling through H-1B renewals.
How can I find employers that actively sponsor green cards for cytogenetic technologists?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history in laboratory and clinical genetics roles. DOL disclosure data shows which hospital systems and reference labs have filed PERM cases for comparable positions, which is a strong signal that the employer has the internal infrastructure and legal resources to sponsor your green card.
What role does the PERM prevailing wage play in a cytogenetic technologist's green card process?
Before filing PERM, your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL that sets the minimum salary for your role in that geographic area. The offered wage must meet or exceed this amount throughout the sponsorship process. You can check wage levels by occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search tool. This wage determination is locked into the PERM application and cannot be revised without restarting.
Can I switch jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Changing employers after PERM is filed but before your I-140 is approved restarts the entire process, including a new PERM recruitment period. Once your I-140 is approved and you've had an approved petition for at least 180 days, AC21 portability may allow you to move to a similar role without losing your priority date, provided the new position is in the same or a closely related occupational classification.