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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 “Technical Specialist, Cytogenetics”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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