| Job Title |
Cytologist |
| Job Description |
Studies Plant And Animal Cells: Selects And Sections Minute
Particles Of Animal Or Plant Tissue For Microscopic Study,
Using Microtome And Other Equipment And Employs Stain Techniques
To Make Cell Structures Visible Or To Differentiate Parts:
Studies Parts Of Cells And Details Of Cell Division Into New
Cells, Using Microscope. Analyzes Cells Concerned With
Reproduction, And Means By Which Chromosomes Divide Or Unite.
Studies Formation Of Sperm And Eggs In Animal***Glands And
Origin Of Blood And Tissue Cells. Conducts Research In
Physiology Of Unicellular Organisms, Such As Protozoa, To
Ascertain Physical And Chemical Factors Involved In Growth.
Studies Influence Of Physical And Chemical Factors Upon
Malignant And Normal Cells. Evaluates Exfoliated, Asperated, Or
Abraded Cells To Assess Hormonal Status And Presence Of
Atypical Or Malignant Changes. May Be Designated According To
Specialty As Animal Cytologist (profess. & Kin.); Plant
Cytologist (profess. & Kin.).
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