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Geneticists

SOC 19-1029.03Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers geneticists working in academic, clinical, and industry research settings who design and conduct genomic studies, interpret genetic data, lead research teams, disseminate findings, and secure funding across all career stages from doctoral-level entry to senior leadership.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Laboratory notebooks — maintain with accurate documentation of genetic research methods, procedures, and results under faculty or senior researcher supervision.
  2. Scientific literature — search and summarize relevant publications to identify established protocols appropriate for assigned genomics research tasks.
  3. Genetic laboratory results — review and interpret standard outputs such as gel electrophoresis or sequencing data with guidance from a supervising geneticist.
  4. Analytical or scientific software — operate tools such as BLAST or genome browsers to process and visualize basic genomic datasets in a research lab setting.
  5. Research conferences and journal articles — attend and read regularly to begin building awareness of current findings in molecular genetics and genomics.
  6. Experimental data — collect and organize using spreadsheet software and database interfaces under direct oversight on an ongoing research project.
  7. Research methods — apply established protocols for nucleic acid extraction, amplification, or protein analysis following standard operating procedures in a genetics laboratory.
  8. Written research summaries — draft preliminary sections of manuscripts or reports describing experimental findings for review by senior investigators.
  9. Grant application components — contribute background sections and literature reviews to funding proposals under the direction of a principal investigator.
  10. Critical thinking and problem sensitivity — identify anomalies in experimental results and escalate concerns to supervising researchers in a structured lab environment.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Genomic and biological research — plan and execute assigned experiments investigating gene expression regulation or protein interactions with moderate independence in an academic or industry lab.
  2. Scientific literature — systematically evaluate and synthesize published studies to select and adapt methods best suited to current genetic research objectives.
  3. Laboratory notebooks and records — maintain comprehensive and audit-ready documentation of experimental workflows and outcomes across multiple concurrent research projects.
  4. Genetic laboratory results — review, interpret, and report findings from sequencing, genotyping, or expression assays with limited supervisory oversight.
  5. Data analysis pipelines — apply object-oriented or scripted analytical tools to mine and interpret large genomic datasets in a computational research environment.
  6. Research manuscripts — draft complete sections of peer-reviewed papers describing methods, results, and discussion for submission to scientific journals.
  7. Conference presentations — prepare and deliver research findings at professional genetics or genomics conferences, translating complex data for specialist audiences.
  8. Junior technicians and graduate students — provide day-to-day guidance on laboratory techniques and data interpretation within an active research group.
  9. Grant sections — author specific aims, research strategy, and preliminary data components of extramural funding applications under principal investigator leadership.
  10. Metabolic networks and nucleic acid complexes — investigate functional relationships using bioinformatics and wet-lab approaches in a translational or basic science setting.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Basic and applied genomics research programs — design and independently conduct investigations into gene regulation, protein interactions, and nucleic acid complexes across the full experimental lifecycle.
  2. Research methods and procedures — critically evaluate and innovate upon published protocols, adapting them to novel genetic questions without supervisory input in a high-throughput laboratory.
  3. Peer-reviewed publications — author and revise complete manuscripts for submission to high-impact genetics and genomics journals, responding to reviewer critiques autonomously.
  4. Professional conference presentations — develop and deliver invited talks synthesizing original research findings for national and international specialist audiences.
  5. Grant proposals — independently write and submit competitive extramural grant applications to agencies such as NIH or NSF, including all scientific and administrative components.
  6. Genetic laboratory results — interpret complex or ambiguous genomic data, resolve technical discrepancies, and authorize final reports in clinical or research laboratory settings.
  7. Research teams — direct the daily activities of technicians, biologists, and biometricians, assigning tasks and ensuring scientific rigor across multiple simultaneous projects.
  8. Emerging technologies — evaluate and integrate next-generation sequencing, single-cell omics, or CRISPR-based tools into existing research programs based on ongoing literature monitoring.
  9. Systems analysis — model and analyze gene regulatory networks and metabolic pathways using advanced bioinformatics software to generate mechanistic hypotheses.
  10. Scientific communication — translate technical genetic findings into accessible presentations for multidisciplinary collaborators, clinical partners, or science policy stakeholders.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Institutional research programs — set the strategic scientific vision and long-range agenda for a genetics division, department, or center at an academic medical center or biotechnology organization.
  2. Cross-disciplinary research portfolios — lead collaborative projects spanning genomics, bioinformatics, and clinical genetics, coordinating contributions across multiple institutions or industry partners.
  3. Research workforce — recruit, mentor, and evaluate geneticists, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, fostering a culture of scientific rigor and innovation at organizational scale.
  4. Major grant portfolios — secure and steward large programmatic funding mechanisms such as NIH program projects or center grants, overseeing budget allocation and compliance across the enterprise.
  5. Scientific publication strategy — guide the publication agenda of an entire research group, ensuring high-impact dissemination of discoveries in leading genetics and genomics journals.
  6. Field-level knowledge synthesis — chair or serve on national conference scientific committees, curating and shaping the discourse on advances in gene regulation, genomics, and related disciplines.
  7. Research ethics and governance — establish laboratory and institutional standards for data integrity, biosafety, and responsible genomic research, serving on IRBs or biosafety committees.
  8. Technology and platform innovation — champion the adoption and institutional implementation of transformative genomic technologies, influencing organizational infrastructure investment decisions.
  9. Scientific policy and advocacy — represent the institution in external advisory roles to government agencies, foundations, or professional societies to advance funding and regulatory priorities in genetics.
  10. Learning and development culture — design and institutionalize training curricula, mentorship frameworks, and learning strategies that build the next generation of genetics researchers across career stages.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. Literature review assistance — uses AI tools to summarize recent genomics literature and surface relevant papers, while manually verifying key findings before incorporating them into research planning Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Lab notebook drafting — prompts an AI assistant to structure routine experimental records and method descriptions, then reviews and corrects the output for scientific accuracy Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Grant and manuscript scaffolding — delegates first-draft generation of background and significance sections to an AI tool, then rewrites with domain-specific experimental context and citation accuracy Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Gene expression query analysis — directs AI-assisted data pipelines to parse and visualize large genomic datasets, retaining personal judgment over biological interpretation and hypothesis formation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Conference abstract preparation — uses AI to condense experimental findings into structured summaries, then edits for precision before submission to scientific journals or conferences Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Research protocol optimization — orchestrates AI tools to model protein interaction networks and metabolic pathways, cross-checking computational predictions against wet-lab validation data before drawing conclusions Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Team AI workflow supervision — directs geneticists, biometricians, and technicians in standardized use of AI-assisted analysis tools across multi-investigator projects, ensuring interpretive rigor and reproducibility Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Multimodal literature synthesis — deploys AI to conduct systematic cross-study synthesis across hundreds of genomics papers, then applies expert scientific judgment to reconcile contradictions and identify research gaps Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Hypothesis generation pipeline — integrates AI-generated pattern recognition over nucleic acid and protein complex data with independent biological reasoning to form and prioritize testable hypotheses Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. AI autonomy boundary-setting — defines the scope and limits of AI-driven genomic analysis tasks across entire research programs, distinguishing which analytical steps warrant AI autonomy versus mandatory human expert review based on scientific stakes Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Funding narrative co-development — strategically uses AI to benchmark a lab's research positioning against funding landscapes and prior grant language, while personally constructing the scientific rationale and innovation argument for high-stakes grant applications Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Cross-disciplinary AI integration — architects collaborative workflows where AI agents handle high-volume sequence annotation and statistical modeling while human geneticists retain authorship of experimental design, ethical interpretation, and translational significance Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 962
Augment share: 95%
Time saved: 82%
AI autonomy: 3.12
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Reading Comprehension
Score: 45.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Data Science and Analysis
data_science_and_analysis
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Laboratory notebook entry — records experimental methods, procedures, and initial results in structured notebooks using standard genetics terminology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer communication — conveys basic genomic findings to lab colleagues through informal discussion and written summaries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Scientific vocabulary — applies discipline-specific terminology accurately when describing gene expression, protein interactions, and nucleic acid structures to supervisor O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Conference abstract — drafts abstracts summarizing experimental findings for submission to professional genetics conferences with guidance from senior researchers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Grant narrative — writes sections of grant proposals describing research objectives and methodology under supervision, aligning scientific aims with funding priorities O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Literature synthesis — compiles and communicates a written review of selected scientific literature to inform modifications to genetic research protocols O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Manuscript preparation — authors peer-reviewed journal articles presenting genomic research findings with clear logic, appropriate data visualization, and adherence to publication standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conference presentation — presents original research on topics such as regulatory gene networks or protein complexes to professional audiences at scientific conferences O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Genetic result interpretation — communicates laboratory result reviews and approvals to research teams and clinical collaborators using precise, audience-appropriate language O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Grant writing leadership — leads the development of multi-investigator grant proposals, articulating complex genomic research programs to diverse funding bodies and scientific review panels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Science communication — translates advanced genetics research findings for non-specialist stakeholders, policymakers, or the public through written reports, presentations, or media engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentorship through writing — coaches junior geneticists and graduate students in scientific writing, manuscript revision, and professional communication standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Team participation — contributes reliably to assigned tasks within genetics research projects under the direction of a principal investigator Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Protocol ownership — takes initiative in maintaining laboratory notebooks and ensuring personal adherence to documented research procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Technician guidance — provides day-to-day direction to laboratory technicians on standard genetic assay procedures and data recording practices O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Project coordination — organizes timelines and task assignments for discrete research experiments, monitoring progress against defined milestones Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research team supervision — supervises and directs the work of geneticists, biologists, technicians, and biometricians within an active genomics research project O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Resource stewardship — manages laboratory budgets, equipment scheduling, and consumable inventories to sustain research productivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentorship delivery — guides junior researchers and graduate students through experimental design, data interpretation, and professional development in genetics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Laboratory leadership — establishes research vision, recruits talent, and builds a productive genetics research program aligned with institutional and funding priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional direction — leads interdisciplinary teams spanning bioinformatics, clinical genetics, and biochemistry toward integrated research goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional influence — shapes departmental research strategy, policy, and training standards through committee leadership and senior advisory roles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning awareness — identifies personal knowledge gaps in areas such as molecular genetics or bioinformatics and seeks targeted resources to address them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Protocol reflection — reviews own laboratory procedures after experiments to identify sources of variability or error in genetic assays Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Research strategy monitoring — evaluates the effectiveness of chosen experimental approaches against emerging results and adjusts methodologies accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Literature self-assessment — benchmarks personal understanding of current genetic research findings against the scientific literature to identify areas requiring deeper study O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Experimental planning evaluation — critically assesses the logical coherence and feasibility of proposed research designs before execution, anticipating confounds specific to genomic studies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Bias recognition — identifies assumptions embedded in genetic data interpretation and actively monitors personal reasoning for confirmation bias during result review Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Skill gap planning — develops structured professional development plans targeting emerging methodologies such as single-cell sequencing or CRISPR-based functional genomics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Reflective mentorship — models metacognitive practices for junior researchers by making reasoning transparent during experimental design discussions and result interpretation sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Research program calibration — conducts periodic strategic reviews of a research program's direction, evaluating alignment between scientific goals, methodology choices, and evolving knowledge in the field Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Data quality assessment — identifies obvious anomalies or inconsistencies in genetic laboratory results during initial review under supervisor guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Literature evaluation — distinguishes between primary research articles and secondary sources when searching scientific literature for genetic research methods O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Experimental hypothesis testing — formulates testable hypotheses about gene regulation or protein interaction mechanisms and designs controlled experiments to evaluate them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Method selection reasoning — evaluates alternative genetic research procedures from the literature, weighing trade-offs in sensitivity, specificity, and resource requirements before selection O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Result interpretation — analyzes genomic and biological data to distinguish statistically significant findings from noise, applying appropriate analytical frameworks O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Evidence synthesis — integrates findings from multiple experiments and published studies to construct evidence-based conclusions about metabolic networks or nucleic acid complexes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Genetic result approval — reviews and approves laboratory results by critically evaluating data quality, procedural adherence, and interpretive validity before dissemination O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Research design critique — evaluates proposed experimental designs for logical soundness, potential confounds, and alignment with established genetic principles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field-level judgment — exercises independent scientific judgment in determining which research questions represent the most significant unresolved problems in genomics, guiding program direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Translational evaluation — critically assesses the applicability of basic genomic research findings to clinical, agricultural, or biotechnological applications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer review contribution — provides rigorous critical analysis of manuscripts and grant applications submitted to journals and funding agencies, advancing field-wide research quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Lab team integration — works cooperatively with laboratory technicians and fellow researchers on shared experimental tasks, respecting assigned roles and protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Data sharing — contributes personal experimental data to shared laboratory databases and research records in formats accessible to the broader project team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Cross-role coordination — collaborates with biometricians, bioinformaticians, and biochemists to execute multidisciplinary genetics research projects O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conference networking — engages with peers at professional genetics conferences to share findings, explore collaboration opportunities, and integrate external perspectives O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Interdisciplinary project execution — co-leads collaborative research projects involving geneticists, clinicians, and computational biologists, aligning methods and goals across expertise areas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Constructive peer feedback — provides and receives substantive scientific feedback on experimental designs and data interpretations within the research team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Consortium participation — contributes to multi-institutional genomics consortia by fulfilling data-sharing commitments, attending joint meetings, and coordinating on shared protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Collaborative research leadership — architects and sustains multi-site, multi-disciplinary research collaborations, managing intellectual contributions, authorship agreements, and joint publications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. External partnership development — builds strategic research partnerships with industry, clinical, or governmental organizations to advance translational genomics goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Research integrity — records all experimental observations accurately in laboratory notebooks without selective omission, regardless of whether results support initial hypotheses Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional conduct — adheres to laboratory safety protocols, institutional policies, and ethical guidelines governing genetic research Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Data transparency — reports negative or inconclusive genetic findings with the same rigor and completeness as positive results in research records and team communications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Responsible authorship — follows established authorship guidelines when contributing to scientific publications, attributing credit accurately to all contributors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical oversight participation — engages with institutional review boards and biosafety committees to ensure genetic research complies with regulatory and ethical standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability in leadership — takes responsibility for errors in supervised research, addresses them transparently, and implements corrective procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict of interest management — identifies and discloses potential conflicts of interest in grant applications, publications, and peer review activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Research ethics advocacy — champions rigorous ethical standards in the genetics research community through mentorship, policy contribution, and leadership in professional organizations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Integrity modeling — establishes and enforces a research culture of honesty, reproducibility, and accountability within a laboratory or department Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Hypothesis generation — proposes alternative mechanistic explanations for unexpected experimental results in gene expression or protein interaction studies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Method adaptation — suggests minor modifications to established genetic assay protocols to address specific experimental constraints under supervisor guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Novel experimental design — develops original experimental approaches to investigate uncharacterized aspects of metabolic networks or nucleic acid complexes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-disciplinary synthesis — draws on principles from chemistry, mathematics, and computer science to devise innovative analytical strategies for genomic datasets O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research program innovation — conceives and pursues original lines of inquiry in genomics that advance beyond existing paradigms, producing novel contributions to the field Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Grant concept development — creates compelling, innovative research proposals that identify unexplored scientific questions and justify novel methodological approaches to funding bodies O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Tool and method invention — develops new computational pipelines, assay formats, or experimental systems that expand the methodological toolkit available to the genetics research community Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field-defining discovery — leads research programs that generate paradigm-shifting insights into gene regulation, genomic architecture, or the molecular basis of heritable traits Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Translational innovation — pioneers creative applications of basic genetics discoveries to therapeutic, diagnostic, or agricultural challenges, bridging fundamental research and real-world impact Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — incorporates supervisor and peer feedback on experimental design and data interpretation into revised approaches without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill-building initiative — voluntarily pursues training in emerging genetic technologies such as next-generation sequencing or genome editing platforms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback analysis — examines failed experiments systematically to extract methodological lessons and redesign approaches rather than abandoning research questions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Literature engagement — reads scientific literature consistently to stay current with technological advances and genetic research findings, integrating new knowledge into practice O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Conference-driven learning — attends clinical and research conferences and integrates newly encountered methodologies and findings into ongoing or planned research projects O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Persistent problem solving — sustains rigorous experimental effort on challenging genomics problems across extended periods of inconclusive results Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Skill expansion — systematically acquires competencies in adjacent disciplines such as bioinformatics, structural biology, or clinical genetics to strengthen research capabilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning culture cultivation — fosters a laboratory environment where junior researchers view experimental failure as a productive learning opportunity and persist through scientific difficulty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive research leadership — pivots research program direction in response to major field developments, competitor findings, or technological breakthroughs without loss of scientific momentum Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Procedural attention — maintains focused concentration during precision-sensitive genetic laboratory procedures such as PCR setup, gel electrophoresis, or sample preparation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Error awareness — notices and records unexpected observations during experiments rather than dismissing them as irrelevant to the planned protocol Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Stress-aware pacing — manages workload across concurrent research projects by recognizing cognitive overload signals and adjusting task sequencing accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Deliberate result review — approaches genetic laboratory result interpretation with structured, unhurried attention, resisting premature conclusions from incomplete datasets Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Intentional mentorship — engages with junior researchers and students with full attention during supervision sessions, responding to specific learning needs rather than delivering generic guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulated communication — manages emotional responses during peer review, grant rejection, or negative experimental outcomes, maintaining professional composure and constructive engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Present-focused experimental execution — applies consistent procedural awareness throughout complex, multi-day genomic experiments to prevent accumulated errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Reflective leadership practice — regularly examines personal leadership behaviors, decision patterns, and team dynamics with intentional self-awareness to improve research group function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mindful scientific judgment — exercises deliberate, non-reactive reasoning when evaluating controversial findings or making high-stakes decisions about research direction and resource allocation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Experimental persistence — continues pursuing a defined genetic research question through initial failed trials, adjusting protocols systematically rather than abandoning the investigation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Rejection tolerance — responds to manuscript or grant rejection by reviewing reviewer feedback constructively and preparing revised submissions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Long-cycle endurance — sustains productive research effort across multi-year projects with infrequent confirmatory results, characteristic of fundamental genomics research Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertainty navigation — maintains scientific rigor and research momentum during periods when experimental outcomes are ambiguous or interpretively contested Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Resource adversity management — continues advancing a research program through funding gaps, equipment failures, or personnel transitions without abandoning core scientific objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. High-stakes deadline execution — delivers grant applications, conference presentations, and journal submissions to completion under time pressure and competing laboratory demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Courageous inquiry — pursues research directions that challenge prevailing models in genetics, persisting in the face of skepticism from the scientific community Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Resilient program leadership — rebuilds and redirects a research program following major setbacks such as funding loss, key personnel departure, or replication failure of foundational findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Community resilience modeling — demonstrates and communicates perseverance through scientific adversity to junior researchers, normalizing the long and difficult trajectory of genetics discovery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Academic Pediatric Geneticist · Behavioral Geneticist · Cardiovascular Geneticist · Clinical Biochemical Geneticist · Clinical Cytogeneticist · Clinical Geneticist · Clinical Molecular Geneticist · Computational Geneticist · Crop Quantitative Geneticist · Genetic Scientist · Geneticist · Genomics Scientist
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Reading ComprehensionScienceJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningActive ListeningWritingSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingLearning StrategiesMathematicsInstructingMonitoringSystems AnalysisSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Personnel ResourcesCoordinationPersuasionSystems EvaluationTime ManagementService OrientationNegotiation
Knowledge domains
BiologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsChemistryComputers and Electronics
Abilities
Written ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityCategory FlexibilityDeductive ReasoningFluency of IdeasInformation Ordering
Work styles
Intellectual CuriosityAttention to DetailInnovationDependabilityIntegrityAchievement Orientation
Technology
Analytical or scientific softwareData base user interface and query softwareObject or component oriented development softwareElectronic mail softwareDevelopment environment softwareFile versioning softwareApplication server softwareData mining softwareOperating system softwareSpreadsheet software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.
  2. Plan or conduct basic genomic and biological research related to areas such as regulation of gene expression, protein interactions, metabolic networks, and nucleic acid or protein complexes.
  3. Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals.
  4. Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.
  5. Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.
  6. Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals.
  7. Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.
  8. Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings.
CIP education codes
26.010126.020426.020726.020826.020926.021026.029926.030126.030526.030726.030826.039926.040126.040326.040426.040626.040726.049926.050326.050426.050526.050626.050726.050826.050926.070226.070726.080126.080226.080326.080426.080526.080726.089926.091026.100126.100426.110126.110226.110426.119926.120126.130126.130226.130326.130426.130526.130626.130726.130826.131026.131126.139926.150126.150226.150326.150426.159926.999927.030630.190130.270130.320142.2706

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