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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”.
Also Known As…
- Cytogenetic Technologists
- Technical Specialist, Cytogenetics
- Senior Cytogenetics Laboratory Director
- Senior Cytogenetic Technologist
- Lead Technologist in Cytogenetics
- Head of Cytogenetics
- Cytogenetics Laboratory Manager (Cytogenetics Lab Manager)
- Cytogenetic Technologist
- Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics (CLSp(CG))
- Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist (CCS)
- Research Laboratory Specialist (Research Lab Specialist)
- Medical Laboratory Specialist (Medical Lab Specialist)
- Lead Cytogenetic Technologist
- Laboratory Technologist (Lab Technologist)
- Laboratory Specialist (Lab Specialist)
- Genetic Technologist
- Cytologist
- Cytogenetic Technician
Tasks for “Lead Cytogenetic Technologist”
- Apply prepared specimen and control to appropriate grid, run instrumentation, and produce analyzable results.
- Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes.
- Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements.
- 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.
- Communicate to responsible parties unacceptable specimens and suggest remediation for future submissions.
- Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy.
- Develop, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure accurate and precise test performance and reports.
- Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.
- Maintain laboratory equipment such as photomicroscopes, inverted microscopes, and standard darkroom equipment.
- Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures.
- 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).
- Supervise subordinate laboratory staff.
- 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.
- Select banding methods to permit identification of chromosome pairs.
- Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
- Evaluate appropriateness of received specimens for requested tests.
- Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.
- Identify appropriate methods of specimen collection, preservation, or transport.
- Extract, measure, dilute as appropriate, label, and prepare DNA for array analysis.
- Select appropriate culturing system or procedure based on specimen type and reason for referral.
- Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows.
- Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems.
- Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations.
- Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes.
- Select appropriate methods of preparation and storage of media to maintain potential of hydrogen (pH), sterility, or ability to support growth.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Binocular compound microscopes
- 4 ml cryovials
- Incubators
- Media filtration systems
- Biological containment hoods
- Interferometers
- Reference thermometers
- Glass water distillers
- Pipette aids
- 10 ml pipettes
- Cell culture tubes
- Uncooled charge-coupled device cameras
- Flat bottom microtiter plates
- Robotic harvesters
- Microscope camera adapters
- Digital cameras
- Bench-top autoclaves
- Steam autoclaves
- Water deionizers
- Desktop computers
- Automatic slide loading systems
- Tachometers
- Computerized karotype equipment
- 25 ml pipettes
- Phase contrast microscopes
- Counting chambers
- pH meters
- Floor model drying chambers
- Vortex mixers
- Laboratory freezers
- Automated imaging systems
- 2 ml cryovials
- Microarray scanners
- Mercury vapor lamps
- Low speed refrigerated centrifuges
- Glass flasks
- Fluorescent in situ hybridization FISH automation instruments
- Heated magnetic stirrers
- Digital image printers
- Laboratory microwave ovens
- 35m petri dishes
- Slide sorters
- Laboratory refrigerators
- Ultrasonic sterilization units
- 1 ml pipettes
- Safety gloves
- Cell harvesters
- Inverted compound microscopes
- Photomicroscopes
- Biological safety cabinets
- Microscope slides
- Metaphase finding system software
- Liquid nitrogen containers
- Stereo microscopes
- Water baths
- Microscope filters
- Fluorescent microscopes
- Masks
- Denaturation/hybridization systems
- Hybridization ovens
- Hot air sterilizers
- Benchtop drying chambers
- Slide cassettes
- Test tube racks
- Genetix CytoVision
- Image analysis software
- Genial Genetics Shire
- Digital karyotyping software
- KARIO
- Microsoft Excel
- Lucia Comet Assay
- Cell Bioscience Automated Image Capture
- Geniel Genetics iGene
- Genial Genetics iPassport QMS
- Image capture software
- Lucia Karyo
- Lucia MFISH
- Lucia Metaphase Finder
- MetaSystems Isis Color Karyotyping
- Lucia FISH
- Lucia CGH