Details Report for:
29-2011.01 - Cytogenetic Technologists
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.
Sample of reported job titles: Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist (CCS); Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics (CLSp(CG)); Cytogenetic Technologist; Lead Cytogenetic Technologist; Lead Technologist in Cytogenetics; Senior Cytogenetic Technologist; Technical Specialist, Cytogenetics
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analytical or scientific software — Cell Bioscience Automated Image Capture; Geniel Genetics iGene; Lucia MFISH; MetaSystems Isis Color Karyotyping (see all 14 examples)
- Data base user interface and query software — Genial Genetics iPassport QMS; Genial Genetics Shire
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Binocular light compound microscopes — Binocular compound microscopes
- Counters — Counting chambers
- Cryogenic or liquid nitrogen freezers — Liquid nitrogen containers
- Culture tubes — Cell culture tubes
- Darkfield microscopes — Phase contrast microscopes
- Deoxyribonucleic sequence analyzers — Computerized karotype equipment; Fluorescent in situ hybridization FISH automation instruments; Metaphase finding system software
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras — Uncooled charge-coupled device cameras
- Digital image printers
- Distillation pipings or columns or fittings — Glass water distillers
- Dropping pipettes — 1 ml pipettes; 10 ml pipettes; 25 ml pipettes
- Dry heat or hot air sterilizers — Hot air sterilizers
- Dry wall single chamber carbon dioxide incubators — Incubators
- Fluorescent microscopes — Automated imaging systems
- Fume hoods or cupboards — Biological containment hoods
- General purpose refrigerators or refrigerator freezers — Laboratory refrigerators
- Histological staining apparatus — Automatic slide loading systems
- Hybridization ovens or incubators — Denaturation/hybridization systems; Hybridization ovens
- Interferometers
- Inverted microscopes — Inverted compound microscopes
- Ion exchange apparatus — Water deionizers
- Laboratory filtration hardware or accessories — Media filtration systems
- Laboratory flasks — Glass flasks
- Laboratory incubator thermometers — Reference thermometers
- Laboratory microwave ovens
- Laboratory vials — 2 ml cryovials; 4 ml cryovials
- Magnetic stirrers — Heated magnetic stirrers
- Medical staff isolation or surgical masks — Masks
- Mercury vapor lamp HID — Mercury vapor lamps
- Microscope condensers — Microscope filters
- Microscope slide racks — Slide cassettes; Slide sorters
- Microscope slides
- Multiwell plates — Flat bottom microtiter plates
- Petri plates or dishes — 35m petri dishes
- pH meters
- Photo attachments for microscopes — Microscope camera adapters; Photomicroscopes
- Pipette bulbs — Pipette aids
- Protective gloves — Safety gloves
- Refrigerated benchtop centrifuges — Low speed refrigerated centrifuges
- Scanners — Microarray scanners
- Slide dryers — Benchtop drying chambers; Floor model drying chambers
- Steam autoclaves or sterilizers — Bench-top autoclaves; Steam autoclaves
- Stereo or dissecting light microscopes — Stereo microscopes
- Sterilization cabinets — Biological safety cabinets
- Tachometers
- Test tube racks
- Ultra cold or ultralow upright cabinets or freezers — Laboratory freezers
- Ultrasonic cleaning equipment — Ultrasonic sterilization units
- Ultrasonic disintegrators — Cell harvesters; Robotic harvesters
- Vortex mixers
- Water baths
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Analyze laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
- Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
- Determine protocols for medical procedures.
- Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Collect biological specimens from patients.
- Prepare official health documents or records.
- Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
- Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
- Operate laboratory equipment to analyze medical samples.
- Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
- Develop healthcare quality and safety procedures.
- Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.
- Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.
- Maintain medical facility records.
- Supervise technical medical personnel.
- Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
- Prepare healthcare training materials.
- Train medical providers.
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Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
Related Experience | A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
19-4012.00 | Agricultural Technicians |
19-4013.00 | Food Science Technicians |
19-4021.00 | Biological Technicians ![]() |
19-4031.00 | Chemical Technicians |
19-4092.00 | Forensic Science Technicians ![]() |
29-2011.00 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists ![]() |
29-2011.02 | Cytotechnologists ![]() |
29-2012.00 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians ![]() |
29-2099.01 | Neurodiagnostic Technologists ![]() |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wage data for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians.
Employment data for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians.
Industry data for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians.
Median wages (2019) | $25.54 hourly, $53,120 annual |
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Employment (2019) | 337,800 employees |
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Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 21,600 |
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Top industries (2019) | Health Care and Social Assistance (85% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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