A geneticist is a scientist who studies genetics, the science of heredity and variation of organisms. A geneticist can be employed as a researcher or lecturer. Some geneticists perform experiments and analyze data to interpret the inheritance of traits.
Geneticists can work in many different fields, doing a variety of jobs. There are many careers for geneticists in medicine, agriculture, wildlife, general sciences or many other fields. It has been suggested that geneticists going into employment in scientific research should honour a Hippocratic Oath for Scientists.
Listed below are a few examples of careers a geneticist may pursue.
