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Geneticists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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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This source lists 24 tasks, including 19 marked Core and 5 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2021.

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Core · Task 16828 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.

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Core · Task 16839 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

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.

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Core · Task 16831 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals.

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Core · Task 16832 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.

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Core · Task 16817 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.

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Core · Task 16830 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals.

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Core · Task 16829 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.

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Core · Task 16827 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings.

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Core · Task 16834 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Evaluate genetic data by performing appropriate mathematical or statistical calculations and analyses.

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Core · Task 16840 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits.

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Core · Task 16833 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or perform diagnostic tests involving processes such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blot analysis, and polymerase chain reaction analysis.

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Core · Task 16826 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses.

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Core · Task 16822 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.

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Core · Task 16837 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Create or use statistical models for the analysis of genetic data.

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Core · Task 16821 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in laboratory safety techniques.

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Core · Task 16818 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Verify that cytogenetic, molecular genetic, and related equipment and instrumentation is maintained in working condition to ensure accuracy and quality of experimental results.

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Core · Task 16835 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures.

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Core · Task 16825 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis.

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Core · Task 16836 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Design sampling plans or coordinate the field collection of samples such as tissue specimens.

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Supplemental · Task 16823 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases.

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Supplemental · Task 16838 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Conduct family medical studies to evaluate the genetic basis for traits or diseases.

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Supplemental · Task 16824 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Design and maintain genetics computer databases.

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Supplemental · Task 16820 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Participate in the development of endangered species breeding programs or species survival plans.

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Supplemental · Task 16819 · 08/2021 · Occupational Expert

Plan curatorial programs for species collections that include acquisition, distribution, maintenance, or regeneration.

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