Cytogenetic Technologists

Code: 29-2011.01
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Annual Median Salary
Competitive / Variable
Experience & tech stack dependent
Preparation & Education
Degree / Technical Apprenticeship
Job Zone 4
Industry Demand
Steady Demand
Active demand across the UK tech ecosystem

Occupational Profile & What They Do

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.

Alternative Tech Titles

Certified Cytogenetic Technologist Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist (CCS) Cytogenetics Clinical Laboratory Specialist (CG CLSp) Cytogenetics Specialist Cytogenetics Technical Specialist Lab Technologist (Laboratory Technologist) Microarray Laboratory Technologist (Microarray Lab Technologist) Molecular Genetics Technologist

Daily Duties & Technical Responsibilities

  • Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes.
  • Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital disabilities, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.
  • Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations.

Core Technology, Languages & Tools

Object or component oriented development software
C++ Python
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
Cell Bioscience Automated Image Capture MetaSystems Isis Color Karyotyping

Skills, Knowledge & Engineering Competencies

Basic Skills
reading work related information thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Math and Science
biology chemistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
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 order or arrange things
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady

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#biological specimen #investigative #patient #microscope #chromosome #information #specimen #cell #abnormality #computer imaging system