Genetics Technology
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Cytogenetics analysis and karyotyping of metaphases from blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, tissue and tumour samples. Set-up, culturing and harvesting of above-mentioned sample types, including slide making, staining and evaluation. Required to perform microscope analysis, karyotype and interpretation of results as per Ontario Laboratory Accreditation regulations.Molecular Genetics testing and analysis for Cystic Fibrosis, Hemochromatosis, Thrombophilia, BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing for breast cancer, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSH), Cystinosis, Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and others. Used techniques to perform these tests such as: DNA purification, PCR, digests, electrophoresis, Southern blotting, Northern blotting, and radioactive probing. Analysis of data and reporting of patient results as per Ontario Laboratory Accreditation regulations.