Also called: Cytogeneticist
Examines chromosomes under a microscope to detect genetic disorders and cancers.
Stains cells so chromosomes show stripes, photographs them, and arranges all 46 into a lineup to spot a missing or extra piece. Results help diagnose conditions like Down syndrome or leukemia.
Estimate within clinical lab technologists.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in biology plus a cytogenetics certificate and ASCP certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, Genetics.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI karyotyping software now pairs chromosomes and flags problems; fewer techs review more cases, and genomic tests replace some.
Classes: AP Biology, Chemistry, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-2011.
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