Career overview

Geneticists

O*NET-SOC 19-1029.03

Median pay / yr$93,330

OutlookBelow Average

Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Geneticists.

Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
ScienceUsing scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Complex Problem SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

BiologyKnowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Education and TrainingKnowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
ChemistryKnowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.