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	Cytogenetic Technologists	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	Clinical Research Coordinators	Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists	Biological Technicians	Bioinformatics Technicians
SUMMARY	48% Moderate Risk	12% Minimal Risk	23% Low Risk	33% Low Risk	33% Low Risk	31% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	4.2/10	8.3/10	6.0/10	4.2/10	4.3/10	4.5/10
POLLING	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	29% (Low Risk, Based on 332 votes)	50% (Moderate Risk, Based on 32 votes)	53% (Moderate Risk, Based on 239 votes)	49% (Moderate Risk, Based on 62 votes)	54% (Moderate Risk, Based on 17 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	1.7%	8.7%	3.7%	1.7%	3.5%	4.0%
WAGES	$61,890 or $29.75 per hour	$100,590 or $48.36 per hour	$161,180 or $77.48 per hour	$61,890 or $29.75 per hour	$52,000 or $25.00 per hour	$71,490 or $34.37 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	343,040	156,300	100,870	343,040	76,190	4,660
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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.	Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities.	Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.	Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.	Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.	Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.

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