Geneticist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Geneticist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Conducting lab research and experiments
  • Extracting DNA or performing diagnostic tests
  • Interpreting, reviewing or approving genetic lab results
  • Documenting their processes and results
  • Analyzing genetic data to draw conclusions and publish research
  • Communicating results of findings, for instance at conferences or in scientific journals
  • Supervising or directing the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians or biometricians working on genetics research projects
  • When more senior, spearheading new research

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Geneticist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Geneticist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.