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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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