Geneticist
Description
Geneticists study genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms — how traits and diseases are passed on and how genetic information shapes development. The work spans wet-lab experiments such as sequencing and cloning, computational analysis of genomic data, and interpreting how specific variants relate to observable traits or conditions.
They work in research institutes, biotech firms, medical genetics services, and universities. The role suits people who like connecting molecular detail to whole-organism outcomes and who can hold both laboratory and data-analysis skills.
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Career path
Labor statistics estimates from 2023–2033