How do they match: Cytogenetic Technologists

  • Harvest Manager

  • Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the study, diagnosis, classification, or treatment of inherited or acquired genetic diseases. Conduct analyses through classical cytogenetic, fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or array comparative genome hybridization (aCGH) techniques.

  • Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.
  • Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital birth defects, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.
  • Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests.
  • Input details of specimen processing, analysis, and technical issues into logs or laboratory information systems (LIS).
  • Input details of specimens into logs or computer systems.

  • Enter patient or treatment data into computers.