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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)”

Input details of specimens into logs or computer systems.
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.
Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests.
Identify appropriate methods of specimen collection, preservation, or transport.
Evaluate appropriateness of received specimens for requested tests.
Archive case documentation and study materials as required by regulations and laws.
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.
Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy.
Select banding methods to permit identification of chromosome pairs.
Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements.
Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.
Extract, measure, dilute as appropriate, label, and prepare DNA for array analysis.
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.
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.
Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure accurate and precise test performance and reports.
Recognize and report abnormalities in the color, size, shape, composition, or pattern of cells.
Supervise subordinate laboratory staff.
Apply prepared specimen and control to appropriate grid, run instrumentation, and produce analyzable results.
Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures.
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.
Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.
Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes.
Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows.
Select appropriate methods of preparation and storage of media to maintain potential of hydrogen (pH), sterility, or ability to support growth.
Communicate test results or technical information to patients, physicians, family members, or researchers.

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

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