O*NET Career Intelligence

Geneticists

SOC 19-1029.03

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

Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.2

Speaking

4.0

Science

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Learning

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Writing

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Biology

4.6

English Language

4.2

Mathematics

3.6

Education and Training

3.4

Medicine and Dentistry

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.3

Administration and Management

3.2

Chemistry

3.1

Key Tasks

1Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.

2Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases.

3Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.

4Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.

5Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings.

Also Known As

Associate Genetics Professor Behavioral Geneticist Biochemical Genetics Laboratory Director Clinical Biochemical Geneticist Clinical Cytogeneticist Clinical Cytogenetics Director Clinical Geneticist Clinical Genetics Laboratory Chief Clinical Molecular Geneticist Clinical Molecular Genetics Laboratory Director