Gozde Aydin
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Experienced Clinical Cytogenetics Specialist with strong expertise in cell culture, karyotyping, FISH, Microarray data interpretation, and ISCN-compliant reporting. Committed to maintaining compliance with CLIA and CAP standards, while enhancing lab performance. Recognized for supporting collaborative case review, continuous improvement, and high-quality patient diagnostics in a fast-paced clinical laboratory.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Specialist in Cytogenetics
Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, Minnesota
09.2023 - Current
- Performed cell culture, harvesting, slide preparation, and chromosome banding for peripheral blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, CVS, and solid tissue samples.
- Prepared high-quality metaphase and interphase spreads for karyotype analysis, ensuring optimal band resolution and clarity.
- Analyzed metaphase and interphase cells to detect chromosomal abnormalities, including aneuploidies and structural rearrangements, for constitutional, oncology, and prenatal specimens, using current ISCN nomenclature.
- Interpreted FISH results for oncology, prenatal, and postnatal specimens, ensuring accurate probe hybridization and signal scoring.
- Maintained strict compliance with CLIA, and CAP standards through participating in proficiency testing, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance lab performance.
Clinical Microarray Technologist
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Rochester, Minnesota
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Specialized in specimen setup, analysis, data interpretation, and reporting results using proper ISCN nomenclature for CytoScan HD and OncoScan HD platforms.
- Trained new technologists in microarray processing workflows, including sample extraction, labeling, hybridization, washing, and scanning.
- Performed instrument validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Affymetrix GeneChip Fluidics Station 450, and the Affymetrix GeneChip Scanner 3000.
- Proficient in SoftCytogenetics, Chromosome Analysis Suite (ChAS), OnBase, and UCSC Genome Browser programs.
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Rochester, Minnesota
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Documented and reported test results accurately to support timely clinical decision-making.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of the following instruments: Janus A, Janus B, Chemagic, and ABI instrumentation used in qPCR testing to uphold testing precision.
- Proficient in SoftBioChem, SoftLabMic, SoftTotalQC, and Specimen Tracking System (STS) programs.
Education
Technologist in Cytogenetics - CG -
ASCP
12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Minnesota Morris
Morris05-2020
Skills
- Cell culture techniques
- Instrument maintenance
- Chromosome analysis
- FISH data interpretation
Timeline
Clinical Specialist in Cytogenetics
Hennepin Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Microarray Technologist
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
04.2021 - 08.2023
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
08.2020 - 04.2021
Technologist in Cytogenetics - CG -
ASCP
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Minnesota Morris