Geneticists

• Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.
• 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.
• Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals.
• Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.
• Evaluate genetic data by performing appropriate mathematical or statistical calculations and analyses.
• Extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or perform diagnostic tests involving processes such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blot analysis, and polymerase chain reaction analysis.
• Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals.
• Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings.
• Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.
• Analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits.
• Design and maintain genetics computer databases.
• Design sampling plans or coordinate the field collection of samples such as tissue specimens.
• Verify that cytogenetic, molecular genetic, and related equipment and instrumentation is maintained in working condition to ensure accuracy and quality of experimental results.
• Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses.
• Maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in laboratory safety techniques.
• Create or use statistical models for the analysis of genetic data.
• Develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures.
• Confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Geneticists.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Active Listening - Giving 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.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Geneticists.