Cytogenetic Technologists
Also called:
Cytogenetic Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Cytogenetics (CLSp(CG))
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital birth defects, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.
- Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes.
- Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Achievement/Effort
- Analytical Thinking
- Cooperation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- Cell Bioscience Automated Image Capture
- Geniel Genetics iGene
Data base user interface and query software
Project management software
- Genial Genetics iPassport QMS
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bachelor's degree or
master's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$57,580
per year, on average
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