Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | False (No) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.62 | 08/2021 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.62 | 08/2021 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.5 | 08/2021 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.0 | 08/2021 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 3.88 | 08/2021 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes. | Core | 21 | 08/2021 |
| Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes. | Core | 21 | 08/2021 |
| Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities. | Core | 21 | 08/2021 |
| Apply prepared specimen and control to appropriate grid, run instrumentation, and produce analyzable results. | Core | 21 | 08/2021 |
| Select appropriate culturing system or procedure based on specimen type and reason for referral. | Core | 21 | 08/2021 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 5.96 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 5.37 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.07 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.89 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.55 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.47 | 11/2023 |