How do they match: Cytogenetic Technologists

  • Harvest Manager
  • Lab Manager
  • Laboratory 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.

  • Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital birth defects, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.
  • Apply prepared specimen and control to appropriate grid, run instrumentation, and produce analyzable results.
  • Describe chromosome, FISH and aCGH analysis results in International System of Cytogenetic Nomenclature (ISCN) language.
  • Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests.
  • Extract, measure, dilute as appropriate, label, and prepare DNA for array analysis.
  • Input details of specimen processing, analysis, and technical issues into logs or laboratory information systems (LIS).

  • Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
  • Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
  • Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.