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Job Description

Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-4021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 46,130.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 22.00
Currently, there are 74,720 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Biological Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Cytogenetic Technologist”

Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
Conduct research or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in food or other products.
Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
Feed livestock or laboratory animals.
Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatcheries, greenhouses and livestock production programs.
Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed.
Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.

Related Technology & Tools

Imaging systems
Protein sequencers
Hematology cell counters
Centrifuges
Amino acid analyzers
Test tubes
Autoclaves
Ultralow freezers
Agitators
Microplate shakers
Incubator microscopes
Laboratory ovens
Water jacketed incubators
Microplate washers
Gel imaging apparatus
Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA sequencers
Radioactive counters
Cytofluorographs
Multichannel pipetters
Polymerase chain reaction PCR thermocyclers
Inherit sequencing analysis systems
Laser printers
Glass washers
Automated microplate ELISA readers
Gas chromatographs GC
Robotic laboratory equipment
Aerobic growth chambers
Gel chromatography equipment
Liquid nitrogen freezers
Petri dishes
Hybridization ovens
Notebook computers
Bioanalyzers
Spectrophotometers
Light/tissue culture microscopes
Paraffin embedding consoles
Inoculating loops
Vacuum dehydration units
Incubators
Fluorometers
Automatic pipetters
Inverted microscopes
Balances
Electrophorators
Ultramicrotomes
Full-face respirators
Automated tissue/slide stainers
Waterbaths
Liquid handling robots
Refrigerated centrifuges
Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA synthesizers
Titration burets
Ultraviolet water purification systems
Sterilizers
Microcentrifuges
Conductivity meters
Dissection microscopes
Automated cell counters
High-voltage electrophoresis apparatus
Biological containment hoods
pH meters
Distillation equipment
Anaerobic growth chambers
Stirring hotplates
Coulter counters
Fluoride electrodes
Drying ovens
Polymerase chain reaction PCR equipment
Volumetric glassware
Personal computers
Microplate readers
Analytical balances
Ultracentrifuges
Ultrasonic cleaners
Flow cytometers
Electrophoresis boxes
Homogenizers

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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Outlook
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SAS
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