Microbiologists
Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biologists
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
CAREER
Salary Median (2020)
$85,290
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+2.2% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.
Cardiovascular Geneticist, Medical Geneticist, Research Scientist, Scientist
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