Cytogenetic Technologists
O*NET Code: 29-2011.01
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Certified Cytogenetic TechnologistClinical Cytogeneticist Scientist (CCS)Cytogenetic TechnicianCytogenetic TechnologistCytogenetics Clinical Laboratory Specialist (CG CLSp)Cytogenetics Technical SpecialistCytogenetics TechnologistCytologistCytotechnicianFlow Cytometry SpecialistFlow Cytometry TechnologistGenetic TechnologistLaboratory Specialist (Lab Specialist)Laboratory Technologist (Lab Technologist)Molecular Genetics TechnologistResearch Laboratory Specialist (Research Lab Specialist)
⚡ Skills (15)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Writing4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Science3/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
+ 5 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (26)
🔥Adobe Illustrator
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
0Cell Bioscience Automated Image Capture
Analytical or scientific software
0Customer relationship management CRM software
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Digital karyotyping software
Analytical or scientific software
0Genetix CytoVision
Analytical or scientific software
0Genial Genetics Shire
Data base user interface and query software
0Genial Genetics iPassport QMS
Data base user interface and query software
0Geniel Genetics iGene
Analytical or scientific software
0Image analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Image capture software
Analytical or scientific software
0KARIO
Analytical or scientific software
0LUCIA MFISH
Analytical or scientific software
0Lucia CGH
Analytical or scientific software
0Lucia Comet Assay
Analytical or scientific software
0Lucia FISH
Analytical or scientific software
0Lucia Karyo
Analytical or scientific software
0Lucia Metaphase Finder
Analytical or scientific software
0MetaSystems Isis Color Karyotyping
Analytical or scientific software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Microbiologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Bioinformatics Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Geneticists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Biological Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Physicians, Pathologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Radiologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Cytogenetic Technologists → Biological Technicians
Transition Difficulty: Easy (92% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Science
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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