Geneticists

Conduct molecular, organismal, and population-level analyses of inheritance. Potentially able to diagnose and treat patients with genetic diseases.

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Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
Competition for this position
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making
Leadership
Dealing and handling conflicts
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Activities

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