Cytogenetic Scientist

Sentara Hospitals

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Virginia Beach, VA Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted April 20, 2026
Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Health is hiring a Cytogenetic Scientist to work full-time day shift (6a-230p) in the Cytogenetics Lab.

*This position is on-site at the Sentara Cytogenetics Laboratory in Virginia Beach, VA.

Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!

As a Cytogenetic Scientist , duties are to perform laboratory tests; interprets results; documents and reports results. Maintains department equipment, instruments, and tools. Requires critical thinking skills. Demonstrates general knowledge of chromosome disorders.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Certification/Licensure

  • ASCP-CG (required)

Experience

  • Cytogenetics experience (preferred)

keyword: laboratory services, Talroo-Allied Health, cytogenetics

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

About this role

Summary

Perform laboratory tests, interpret results, maintain equipment, requiring cytogenetics knowledge.

Job title

Cytogenetic Scientist

Experience level

null

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Virginia Beach, VA, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cytogeneticslaboratory testsASCP-CG

Preferred skills

cytogenetics experience

Specializations

cytogeneticslaboratory testingchromosome disorders
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

On-site City