In your day-to-day duties you may:

• use laboratory techniques to prepare and analyse samples of genetic tissue
• record and interpret the results of experiments and tests
• use data and statistics to develop computer models of genes
• write reports for other professionals
• report and publish your findings in scientific papers
• plan lectures and teach students
• supervise, train and mentor other laboratory staff

You may need to wear protective clothing.

You could work at a university, in a laboratory or at a research facility.

As a research geneticist, with experience you may be able to work your way up to laboratory supervisor or clinical study manager. Lecturing in a university or teaching may also be an option.

You could move into scientific sales or, with further studies, qualify as a genetic counsellor.