Geneticists

Also Called: Medical Geneticist, Research Scientist

Post-doctoral Training

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$52,230

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Geneticists do

Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.

  • Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.
  • Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases.
  • Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Duration of Typical Work Week
  • Freedom to Make Decisions

Tools

  • Robotic or automated liquid handling systems
  • Electron guns
  • Microbiology analyzers
  • High pressure liquid chromatograph chromatography
  • Gas chromatographs

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
SAS JMP
SAS/Genetics
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Object or component oriented development software
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
R

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Science
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Math and Science
biology
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Health
medicine and dentistry

Education

  • 57% Post-doctoral training
  • 30% Doctoral degree
  • 7% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Weatherization Installers & Technicians

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Surveying & Mapping Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Microbiologists

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Geneticists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    Bronx, NY

  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Houston, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Initiative
  • Persistence
  • Achievement/Effort

Values

  • Recognition
  • Achievement
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Geneticists across the country typically make.

$25.11 / hour
$52,230 /year

Entry Level

$43.80 / hour
$91,100 /year

Median Level

$76.31 / hour
$158,730 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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