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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 “Senior Cytogenetics Laboratory Director”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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