As of June 2026, Geneticists has an AI-exposure score of 61/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Geneticists
More exposed than 69% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$98,920. About 4,800 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Science roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis.
- Evaluate genetic data by performing appropriate mathematical or statistical calculations and analyses.
- Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.
- Maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in laboratory safety techniques.
- Verify that cytogenetic, molecular genetic, and related equipment and instrumentation is maintained in working condition to ensure accuracy and quality of experimental results.
- Analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits.
- Create or use statistical models for the analysis of genetic data.
- Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals.
- Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.
- Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses.
- Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases.
- Extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or perform diagnostic tests involving processes such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blot analysis, and polymerase chain reaction analysis.
- Develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures.
- Design sampling plans or coordinate the field collection of samples such as tissue specimens.
- 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.
- Instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.
- Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings.
- Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.
- Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals.
- Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.
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