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Job Description

Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, or treatment of genetic diseases.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-2011.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cytogenetic Technologists”.

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Tasks for “Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist (CCS)”

Archive case documentation and study materials as required by regulations and laws.
Evaluate appropriateness of received specimens for requested tests.
Communicate to responsible parties unacceptable specimens and suggest remediation for future submissions.
Input details of specimens into logs or computer systems.
Select banding methods to permit identification of chromosome pairs.
Select appropriate culturing system or procedure based on specimen type and reason for referral.
Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital birth defects, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.
Recognize and report abnormalities in the color, size, shape, composition, or pattern of cells.
Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests.
Maintain laboratory equipment such as photomicroscopes, inverted microscopes, and standard darkroom equipment.
Describe chromosome, FISH and aCGH analysis results in Internations System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN) language.
Apply prepared specimen and control to appropriate grid, run instrumentation, and produce analyzable results.
Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations.
Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure accurate and precise test performance and reports.
Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.
Supervise subordinate laboratory staff.
Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.
Communicate test results or technical information to patients, physicians, family members, or researchers.
Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements.
Extract, measure, dilute as appropriate, label, and prepare DNA for array analysis.
Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures.
Identify appropriate methods of specimen collection, preservation, or transport.
Select appropriate methods of preparation and storage of media to maintain potential of hydrogen (pH), sterility, or ability to support growth.
Input details of specimen processing, analysis, and technical issues into logs or laboratory information systems (LIS).
Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows.
Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes.
Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems.
Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes.
Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy.

Related Technology & Tools

Laboratory refrigerators
Binocular compound microscopes
Hybridization ovens
Test tube racks
Digital cameras
Steam autoclaves
Ultrasonic sterilization units
Denaturation/hybridization systems
10 ml pipettes
Fluorescent microscopes
Reference thermometers
Cell harvesters
Biological containment hoods
Microscope filters
Slide cassettes
Tachometers
Interferometers
Safety gloves
Stereo microscopes
Heated magnetic stirrers
Hot air sterilizers
Automated imaging systems
Fluorescent in situ hybridization FISH automation instruments
1 ml pipettes
Flat bottom microtiter plates
Liquid nitrogen containers
25 ml pipettes
Vortex mixers
Inverted compound microscopes
Mercury vapor lamps
Glass water distillers
Floor model drying chambers
Pipette aids
Masks
Laboratory microwave ovens
Benchtop drying chambers
Microscope slides
Laboratory freezers
Low speed refrigerated centrifuges
Robotic harvesters
Metaphase finding system software
Phase contrast microscopes
Microscope camera adapters
Computerized karotype equipment
4 ml cryovials
Counting chambers
Digital image printers
pH meters
Photomicroscopes
Automatic slide loading systems
Water deionizers
Desktop computers
2 ml cryovials
Uncooled charge-coupled device cameras
35m petri dishes
Water baths
Bench-top autoclaves
Slide sorters
Microarray scanners
Media filtration systems
Glass flasks
Incubators
Biological safety cabinets
Cell culture tubes

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