Description
Research and analyze the inheritance and variation of traits at the molecular, organismal, and population levels; design and interpret genetic studies and tests; and may evaluate, counsel, or treat patients with genetic disorders.
- • Write grants, publish papers, and seek research funding.
- • Ensure cytogenetic and molecular genetics equipment is maintained and calibrated.
- • Plan and manage species collection curation, including acquisition and regeneration.
- • Contribute to endangered species breeding and survival programs.
- • Maintain laboratory safety programs and train staff in safety techniques.
- • Instruct students and trainees in methods for diagnosing and managing genetic disorders.
- • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat genetic diseases.
- • Design and maintain genetics databases.
- • Collaborate with IT to develop applications for genetic data analysis.
- • Work with biologists and other professionals on genetic and biochemical analyses.
- • Attend conferences and review literature to stay current with genetic research and technology.
- • Supervise geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians on research projects.
- • Review, approve, and interpret genetic laboratory results.
- • Search literature and adapt methods to meet research goals.
- • Prepare and present findings at conferences and in scientific journals.
- • Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks of methods, procedures, and results.
- • Extract DNA and perform tests such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blotting, and PCR.
- • Analyze genetic data using appropriate mathematical or statistical methods.
- • Develop and validate protocols to improve or add diagnostic procedures.
- • Design sampling plans and coordinate field or clinical sample collection.
- • Build or apply statistical models to analyze genetic data.
- • Conduct family medical studies to assess the genetic basis of traits or diseases.
- • Plan and conduct research on gene regulation, protein interactions, metabolic networks, and nucleic acid or protein complexes.
- • Identify determinants of inherited traits and devise methods to alter or produce traits.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
