What is a molecular geneticist and how to become one

Key steps to become a molecular geneticist

1. Explore molecular geneticist education requirements

   Most common molecular geneticist degrees

   Bachelor's

   77.8 %

   Doctorate

   11.1 %

   Master's

   11.1 %

2. Start to develop specific molecular geneticist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Next-Generation Sequencing	55.35%
   NGS	41.51%
   RT-PCR	3.14%

3. Complete relevant molecular geneticist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New molecular geneticists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a molecular geneticist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real molecular geneticist resumes.

4. Research molecular geneticist duties and responsibilities

   • Characterize recombinant human CPP32 to understand processing and activation by western blot analysis and activity assays.
   • Develop first interactive animal colony database at NIDA-IRP using FileMaker software.

5. Prepare your molecular geneticist resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your molecular geneticist resume.

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6. Apply for molecular geneticist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a molecular geneticist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams