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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.

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Your pay could be

$71K

Lower

$81K to $130K

Most common

$171K

Upper

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Biochemist

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Pay

$71K to $116K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms like bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

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Bioinformatics scientist

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Pay

$62K to $113K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Bioinformatics scientists research and develop datasets of biological information for commercial or scientific use. They may design biological databases and develop programmes.

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Bioinformatics technician

Kaihangarau pārongo koiora

Pay

$63K to $85K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Bioinformatics technicians use information technology to collect, analyse and store biological data. They may develop databases for processing and analysing medical information.

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Biological technician

Kaihangarau koiora

Pay

$58K to $87K annually

You'll need

1 to 3 years of training
Biological technicians help biologists and medical scientists by collecting data and samples, observing experiments and recording results.

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Biologist

Kaimātai koiora

Pay

$71K to $122K annually

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training
Biologists study plant and animal life and how they interact with their environment and other living things.

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Chemist

Kairarau matū

Pay

$70K to $116K annually

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training
Chemists study and do laboratory experiments with chemicals. They also develop new and improved chemical products and test the quality of manufactured goods.

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