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Cytogenetic Technologists

Medical

  • Average Salary

    RM2707 - RM 4155

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

What is Cytogenetic Technologists?

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.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2707 - RM 4155

Example of a Job Position

Clinical Laboratory Specialist on Cytogenetics (CLSp (CG))
Cytogenetic Technology Expert
Cytogenetic Laboratory Manager (Lab Manager Cytogenetics)
Head of Cytogenetics
Leading Cytogenetic Technology Expert
Senior Cytogenetic Technology Expert
Senior Director of the Laboratory of Cytogenetics
Cytogenetic Technical Specialist

Task

? Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes ? 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 birth defects, fertility problems, and hematological disorders ? Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities ? Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems

Knowledge

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, function, interdependence, and their interactions with the environment and each other.

Chemistry

Knowledge of the composition, structure and chemical properties of substances and chemical processes and transformations that occur. Includes the use of chemicals and their interactions, alarms, production techniques and disposal methods

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Talking

Talk to others to convey information effectively

Writing

Communicate effectively through writing that suits the needs of the audience

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Capability

  • 1

    Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed

  • 2

    Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to certain problems in order to produce reasonable answers.

  • 3

    Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules and conclusions (including finding relationships between seemingly unconnected events).

  • 4

    Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences

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