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Geneticists

  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Tasks

What tasks do Geneticists perform?

  • Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.

  • Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals.

  • 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.

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


Knowledge

What do Geneticists need to know?

  • Biology

    Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Education and Training

    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


Skills

What skills do Geneticists need?

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Science

    Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.



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