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Geneticists

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work_science/geneticists

Type

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Children

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

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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.

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

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

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

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Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals.

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Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.

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

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Evaluate genetic data by performing appropriate mathematical or statistical calculations and analyses.

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Analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits.

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Extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or perform diagnostic tests involving processes such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blot analysis, and polymerase chain reaction analysis.

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Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses.

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Instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.

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Create or use statistical models for the analysis of genetic data.

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Maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in laboratory safety techniques.

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Verify that cytogenetic, molecular genetic, and related equipment and instrumentation is maintained in working condition to ensure accuracy and quality of experimental results.

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Develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures.

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Confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis.

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Design sampling plans or coordinate the field collection of samples such as tissue specimens.

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Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases.

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Conduct family medical studies to evaluate the genetic basis for traits or diseases.

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Design and maintain genetics computer databases.

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Participate in the development of endangered species breeding programs or species survival plans.

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Plan curatorial programs for species collections that include acquisition, distribution, maintenance, or regeneration.