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Also called certified cytogenetic technologist, cytogenetics technologist, flow cytometry technologist and genetic technologist.
$62,930
Median pay a year
332,940
People do this work
6
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Cytogenetic Technologist
Summary
Cytogenetic technologist analyzing chromosomes in biological specimens to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases using classical cytogenetic, FISH, and aCGH techniques
Experience
Cytogenetic Technologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Arranged and attached chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes
Counted numbers of chromosomes and identified structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes
Examined chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities for diagnostic purposes
Applied prepared specimens and controls to appropriate grids, ran instrumentation, and produced analyzable results
Analyzed chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases
Summarized test results and reported findings to appropriate authorities in compliance with regulations
Maintained laboratory equipment such as photomicroscopes and inverted microscopes to ensure operational efficiency
Skills
Core Skills
Preparing biological specimens, Determining medical protocols, Analyzing laboratory specimens, Entering patient data, Monitoring medical facility activities, Developing healthcare safety procedures, Collecting specimens from patients, Creating digital images of patients, Operating laboratory equipment
Checking & Planning
Testing biological specimens
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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Arranged and attached chromosomes on karyotype chartsCounted chromosomes and identified structural abnormalitiesExamined chromosomes in biological specimens for abnormalitiesApplied specimens to grids and produced analyzable resultsSelected culturing systems based on specimen typeAnalyzed chromosomes to aid diagnoses of genetic diseases
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Arranged and attached chromosomes on karyotype charts to facilitate accurate analysis
Examined chromosomes in biological specimens to detect abnormalities and support diagnostic processes
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Arranged and attached several karyotype charts every day to facilitate accurate analysis
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Several charts every dayA few charts each shiftMost of the day's samples
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Examined chromosomes in biological specimens to detect abnormalities and support diagnostic processes
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Helped speed up patient diagnosesImproved accuracy of test resultsEnhanced clarity in genetic assessments
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Preparing biological specimens
Determining medical protocols
Analyzing laboratory specimens
Entering patient data
Monitoring medical facility activities
Testing biological specimens
Developing healthcare safety procedures
Collecting specimens from patients
Creating digital images of patients
Operating laboratory equipment
Maintaining medical lab equipment
Preparing health documents
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What a Cytogenetic Technologist does
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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.
What it pays
How much does a Cytogenetic Technologist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$47,650
Median
$62,930
75th percentile
$81,450
These figures cover this work together with Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician, which is how they are published.
About 332,940 people do this work and Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician in the United States, counted together.
This page is about the occupation Cytogenetic Technologists. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.