# Geneticists > Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders. - Code: 19-1029.03 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-1029) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 24 tasks (19 core and 5 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.03 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-1029.03.json ## What the work is made of 1. Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects. Core task · Task 16828 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 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 task · Task 16839 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 3. Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals. Core task · Task 16831 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021 4. Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results. Core task · Task 16832 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 5. Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds. Core task · Task 16817 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 6. Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals. Core task · Task 16830 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 7. Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results. Core task · Task 16829 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 8. Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings. Core task · Task 16827 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 9. Evaluate genetic data by performing appropriate mathematical or statistical calculations and analyses. Core task · Task 16834 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 10. Analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits. Core task · Task 16840 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 11. Extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or perform diagnostic tests involving processes such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blot analysis, and polymerase chain reaction analysis. Core task · Task 16833 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021 12. Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses. Core task · Task 16826 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021 13. Instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders. Core task · Task 16822 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 14. Create or use statistical models for the analysis of genetic data. Core task · Task 16837 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 15. Maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in laboratory safety techniques. Core task · Task 16821 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021 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 task · Task 16818 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 17. Develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures. Core task · Task 16835 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 18. Confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis. Core task · Task 16825 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021 19. Design sampling plans or coordinate the field collection of samples such as tissue specimens. Core task · Task 16836 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2021 20. Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases. Supplemental task · Task 16823 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 21. Conduct family medical studies to evaluate the genetic basis for traits or diseases. Supplemental task · Task 16838 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 22. Design and maintain genetics computer databases. Supplemental task · Task 16824 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 23. Participate in the development of endangered species breeding programs or species survival plans. Supplemental task · Task 16820 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021 24. Plan curatorial programs for species collections that include acquisition, distribution, maintenance, or regeneration. 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