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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.



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$57.3k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.


76%

Bachelor's degree

24%

Post-baccalaureate certificate

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist (CCS)

Cytogenetic Technologist

Cytogenetics Clinical Laboratory Specialist (CG CLSp)

Molecular Genetics Technologist

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