How do they match: Geneticists

  • Analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits.
  • Confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis.
  • Develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures.
  • Instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.
  • Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.
  • Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals.

  • Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
  • Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.