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Lead experimental and computational research on gene function and inheritance at molecular, organismal, and population levels; design studies, analyze genomic data, develop methods, and publish findings to advance genetic knowledge and applications.
- • Write grants and publish papers; engage in fundraising to secure research funds.
- • Ensure cytogenetic and molecular genetics equipment is maintained and calibrated for accurate results.
- • Plan and manage sample or strain collections and biobanks, including acquisition, distribution, and maintenance.
- • Develop and manage breeding or crossing schemes in model or study organisms to investigate inheritance and trait transmission.
- • Maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in safety techniques.
- • Instruct students and staff in genetic research methods, experimental procedures, and data analysis.
- • Design, execute, and analyze genetic experiments to investigate gene function, inheritance, and variation.
- • Design and maintain genetics and genomics databases and data pipelines.
- • Collaborate with information technology specialists to develop applications and workflows for genetic data analysis.
- • Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct genetic, genomic, and biochemical analyses.
- • Attend research conferences and monitor scientific literature to stay current with advances in genetics and genomics.
- • Supervise and mentor geneticists, biologists, technicians, or analysts on research projects.
- • Review and interpret experimental and sequencing results to validate findings and ensure data quality.
- • Identify, adapt, and optimize methods and procedures to meet genetic research goals.
- • Prepare and present research findings at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.
- • Maintain detailed laboratory records of methods, procedures, and results.
- • Extract DNA or RNA and perform assays such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blot, PCR or qPCR, and library preparation.
- • Perform statistical and computational analyses to evaluate genetic and genomic data.
- • Develop and validate protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new experimental procedures.
- • Design sampling plans and coordinate field or clinical sample collection, including tissue or DNA specimens.
- • Create and apply statistical or computational models for the analysis of genetic data.
- • Conduct family-based, cohort, or population studies to evaluate the genetic basis of traits and diseases.
- • Plan and conduct research on gene regulation, protein interactions, metabolic networks, and nucleic acid or protein complexes.
- • Analyze determinants of inherited traits and develop methods to modify or introduce traits using genetic and genomic tools.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
