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Career: Geneticists
Job Description
Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results. |
100
|
Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals. |
100
|
Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals. |
100
|
Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects. |
100
|
Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses. |
97
|
Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results. |
97
|
Evaluate genetic data by performing appropriate mathematical or statistical calculations and analyses. |
97
|
Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings. |
94
|
Maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in laboratory safety techniques. |
92
|
Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds. |
92
|
Design and maintain genetics computer databases. |
92
|
Create or use statistical models for the analysis of genetic data. |
89
|
Extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or perform diagnostic tests involving processes such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blot analysis, and polymerase chain reaction analysis. |
89
|
Analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits. |
89
|
Verify that cytogenetic, molecular genetic, and related equipment and instrumentation is maintained in working condition to ensure accuracy and quality of experimental results. |
89
|
Develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures. |
83
|
Plan or conduct basic genomic and biological research related to areas such as regulation of gene expression, protein interactions, metabolic networks, and nucleic acid or protein complexes. |
81
|
Confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis. |
75
|
Design sampling plans or coordinate the field collection of samples such as tissue specimens. |
67
|
Conduct family medical studies to evaluate the genetic basis for traits or diseases. |
64
|
Instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders. |
64
|
Plan curatorial programs for species collections that include acquisition, distribution, maintenance, or regeneration. |
61
|
Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases. |
22
|
Participate in the development of endangered species breeding programs or species survival plans. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
92
|
Processing Information
|
91
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
87
|
Getting Information
|
87
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
85
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
85
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
84
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
83
|
Thinking Creatively
|
79
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
77
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
77
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
72
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
71
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
71
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
69
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
69
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
69
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
63
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
63
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
60
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
59
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
59
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
57
|
Interacting With Computers
|
56
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
56
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
55
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
53
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
50
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
49
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
49
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
48
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
46
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
44
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
40
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
37
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
33
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
32
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
23
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
21
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
15
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
11
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|