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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)”

Identify appropriate methods of specimen collection, preservation, or transport.
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.
Evaluate appropriateness of received specimens for requested tests.
Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows.
Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.
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.
Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure accurate and precise test performance and reports.
Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy.
Describe chromosome, FISH and aCGH analysis results in Internations System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN) language.
Archive case documentation and study materials as required by regulations and laws.
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.
Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations.
Select appropriate culturing system or procedure based on specimen type and reason for referral.
Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures.
Supervise subordinate laboratory staff.
Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements.
Select appropriate methods of preparation and storage of media to maintain potential of hydrogen (pH), sterility, or ability to support growth.
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.
Input details of specimen processing, analysis, and technical issues into logs or laboratory information systems (LIS).
Communicate to responsible parties unacceptable specimens and suggest remediation for future submissions.
Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital birth defects, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.
Maintain laboratory equipment such as photomicroscopes, inverted microscopes, and standard darkroom equipment.
Input details of specimens into logs or computer systems.
Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests.
Communicate test results or technical information to patients, physicians, family members, or researchers.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Lucia Metaphase Finder
Microsoft Excel
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KARIO
Lucia CGH
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Genial Genetics iPassport QMS
Lucia FISH
Image capture software
Lucia Comet Assay
Lucia MFISH
MetaSystems Isis Color Karyotyping
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Cell Bioscience Automated Image Capture