Geneticist, Kaimātai iranga
Also known as
- Cell geneticist, clinical geneticist, molecular geneticist, DNA sequencer, genomic investigator, synthetic biologist, research geneticist
Geneticists study genes and inherited traits passed down through generations in humans and other living organisms. They may treat patients with genetic disorders.
Your pay could be
$71K
Lower
$81K to $130K
Most common
$171K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Geneticists
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings
- usually work in laboratories, offices, health centres and hospitals, and may travel
- may work in hazardous conditions involving chemicals
- need to be accurate, methodical and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
- Research genetic characteristics or expression.
- Plan biological research.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
- Prepare proposal documents or grant applications.
- Record research or operational data.
- Interpret research or operational data.
- Attend conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
- Analyse biological samples.
You need a qualification to become a geneticist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in genetics, biological sciences, biomedical science, applied science or similar area
You may need
- experience as a practising medical doctor to become a clinical geneticist
- to become a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Professionals in clinical genetics
- to register with the Medical Council of New Zealand under the clinical genetics scope of practise
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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