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Geneticists

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

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24 tasks19 core, 5 supplemental
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19-1029.03SOC 2018: 19-1029

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  1. Task 1. Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.Core taskTask 16828Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  2. Task 2. 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.Core taskTask 16839Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  3. Task 3. Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals.Core taskTask 16831Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
  4. Task 4. Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.Core taskTask 16832Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  5. Task 5. Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.Core taskTask 16817Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  6. Task 6. Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals.Core taskTask 16830Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  7. Task 7. Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.Core taskTask 16829Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  8. Task 8. Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings.Core taskTask 16827Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  9. Task 9. Evaluate genetic data by performing appropriate mathematical or statistical calculations and analyses.Core taskTask 16834Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  10. Task 10. Analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits.Core taskTask 16840Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  11. Task 11. Extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or perform diagnostic tests involving processes such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blot analysis, and polymerase chain reaction analysis.Core taskTask 16833Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
  12. Task 12. Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses.Core taskTask 16826Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
  13. Task 13. Instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.Core taskTask 16822Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  14. Task 14. Create or use statistical models for the analysis of genetic data.Core taskTask 16837Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  15. Task 15. Maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in laboratory safety techniques.Core taskTask 16821Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
  16. Task 16. Verify that cytogenetic, molecular genetic, and related equipment and instrumentation is maintained in working condition to ensure accuracy and quality of experimental results.Core taskTask 16818Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  17. Task 17. Develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures.Core taskTask 16835Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  18. Task 18. Confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis.Core taskTask 16825Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
  19. Task 19. Design sampling plans or coordinate the field collection of samples such as tissue specimens.Core taskTask 16836Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021
  20. Task 20. Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases.Supplemental taskTask 16823Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  21. Task 21. Conduct family medical studies to evaluate the genetic basis for traits or diseases.Supplemental taskTask 16838Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  22. Task 22. Design and maintain genetics computer databases.Supplemental taskTask 16824Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  23. Task 23. Participate in the development of endangered species breeding programs or species survival plans.Supplemental taskTask 16820Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  24. Task 24. Plan curatorial programs for species collections that include acquisition, distribution, maintenance, or regeneration.Supplemental taskTask 16819Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021

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