geneticist

Geneticists study and focus their research on genetics. They analyse the fashion in which genes interact, operate, and inherit traits and characteristics. Based on their research, they attend patients with inherited diseases and conditions, congenital malformations, and genetic matters at large.

Alternative Labels

geneticists

genetics science researcher

genetics research scientist

genetics researcher

genetics analyst

genetics research analyst

molecular biologist

embryologist

genetic scientist

geneticist

cell geneticist

molecular geneticist

genetics engineer

genetics scientist

genetics scholar

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

synthesise information increase the impact of science on policy and society promote the transfer of knowledge demonstrate disciplinary expertise integrate gender dimension in research conduct research across disciplines perform project management publish academic research operate open source software evaluate genetic data write scientific publications promote open innovation in research mentor individuals interact professionally in research and professional environments perform laboratory tests manage open publications apply scientific methods undertake research in medical genetics apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities think abstractly manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation decide on type of genetic testing disseminate results to the scientific community speak different languages report analysis results develop professional network with researchers and scientists manage intellectual property rights perform scientific research communicate with a non-scientific audience promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities manage research data apply for research funding manage personal professional development interpret laboratory data in medical genetics evaluate research activities

Essential Knowledge

medical genetics genetic engineering laboratory techniques biotechnology microbiology-bacteriology scientific research methodology biology genetics

Optional Skills and Competences

manage ethical dilemmas in genetic testing maintain genetic registers undertake genetic risk assessment apply blended learning archive scientific documentation liaise with genetic laboratories assist in clinical trials assess environmental impact diagnose genetic diseases develop patient treatment strategies develop scientific research protocols analyse blood samples provide genetic counselling provide technical expertise develop scientific theories teach in academic or vocational contexts take referrals for genetic testing advise on prenatal genetic diseases develop pharmaceutical drugs write research proposals

Optional Knowledge

embryology molecular biology clinical cytology pharmacology chemistry professional documentation in health care histology virology general medicine ecology immunology biological chemistry botany

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6140be85-2d45-44b2-b0ba-412aadcead1e

Status

released

Occupations

geneticist

Description

Skills & Competences

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