Genetic Scientist Career

*A job as a Genetic Scientist falls under the broader career category of Geneticists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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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Geneticist Career

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Required Education



Post-Doctoral Training usually needed for this career