Geneticists
Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.
27 alternate job titles:
Academic Pediatric Geneticist
Behavioral Geneticist
Cardiovascular Geneticist
Clinical Biochemical Geneticist
Clinical Cytogeneticist
Clinical Geneticist
Clinical Molecular Geneticist
Computational Geneticist
Crop Quantitative Geneticist
Genetic Scientist
Geneticist
Genomics Scientist
Laboratory Geneticist (Lab Geneticist)
Medical Geneticist
Molecular Geneticist
Pediatric Clinical Geneticist
Pediatric Geneticist
Pediatric Medical Geneticist
Pharmacogeneticist
Plants Geneticist
Population Geneticist
Proteomics Scientist
Research Geneticist
Research Scientist
Scientist
Statistical Geneticist
Swine Genetics Researcher
Salary Information
Geneticists: $93,330 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Prepare proposal documents or grant applications. | General |
| Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs. | General |
| Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures. | General |
| Instruct college students in physical or life sciences. | General |
| Establish standards for medical care. | General |
| Research diseases or parasites. | Analysis |
| Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. | Analysis |
| Interpret research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Record research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Analyze biological samples. | Analysis |
| Research genetic characteristics or expression. | Analysis |
| Plan biological research. | Analysis |
| Develop technical or scientific databases. | Development |
| Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use. | Development |
| Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems. | Development |
| Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Attend conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Supervise scientific or technical personnel. | Management |
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Git | File versioning software |
| GitHub | Application server software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| Perl | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST | Analytical or scientific software |
| ClustalW | Analytical or scientific software |
| Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA sequence analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Formula translation/translator FORTRAN | Development environment software |
| Insightful S-PLUS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Mendel | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Visual C# .NET | Object or component oriented development software |
| PHYLIP | Analytical or scientific software |
| Plate reader software | Medical software |
| RTI International SUDAAN | Analytical or scientific software |
| SAS JMP | Analytical or scientific software |
| SAS/Genetics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Sage Accounting Software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Ward Systems Group GeneHunter | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Bioinformatics databases | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Golden Helix HelixTree | Data mining software |
| HapMap | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified in Animal Genetics | American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists | Not Available |
| Certification in Pathology: Molecular Genetic Pathology | American Board of Pathology | Not Available |
| Certified Genetics Counselor | American Board of Genetic Counseling | Not Available |
| Clinical Biochemical Genetics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Clinical Genetics and Genomics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Clinical Molecular Genetics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Medical Biochemical Genetics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
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