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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 “Lead Technologist in Cytogenetics”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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