Career Opportunities for Majors in Genetics
Introduction
An undergraduate major in genetics is offered by the Department of Genetics within the Division of Life Sciences. Students in this major have the opportunity to participate in research and learn how discoveries in science are made. Courses cover a wide range of topics, from molecular genetics to genomics and bacterial physiology. Students will learn to design experiments, carry out research using the appropriate laboratory techniques and analyze and interpret data. They also learn to communicate their discoveries through a written article appropriate for publication in a peer-reviewed Genetics journal, and through talks or posters appropriate for scientific meetings. This course of study prepares students for careers in biological research, biotechnology, and the health professions.
Most graduating majors attend graduate or professional school (medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathic medicine, etc.) or obtain a technical position doing research in industry or in an academic institution. Many careers do not require a specific major but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choices, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades and involvement in college activities. Job opportunities are substantially enhanced for students with other marketable skills such as computers, mathematics or language. A bachelor's degree is sufficient for many technician jobs in the medical field, lab/research assistant positions, or testing jobs. An advanced degree is required for most other positions in the scientific and medical research fields.
A Sample Of Related Occupations
Animal Geneticist
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Genetic Counselor
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Parasitologist
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Biochemist
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Geneticist
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Pharmaceutical Researcher
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Bioinformatics Technician
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Genomics Researcher
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Pharmaceutical Sales Rep.
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Biomedical Researcher
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Immunologist
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Physician
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Biostatistician
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Laboratory Technician
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Plant Geneticist
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Biotechnologist
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Medical Doctor
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Regulatory Affairs Specialists
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College Professor
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Medical Technician
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Research Asst.
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Cytogeneticist
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Microbiologist
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Science Writer
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Embryologist
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Molecular Biologist
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Teacher/Professor
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Forensic DNA Analyst
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Molecular Genetic Technologist
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Technical Writer
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Forensics Specialist
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Mycologist
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Veterinarian
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Types of Employers
Private & Nonprofit Organizations |
Bioinformatics Centers
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Genetic Counseling
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Public Schools
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Biotechnology Firms
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Genome Research Centers
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Research Foundations
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Cell & DNA Repositories
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Health Care Producers
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Scientific Journals
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Clinics
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Hospitals
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Soap/Cosmetics Companies
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Colleges/Universities
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Laboratories
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Testing Labs
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Environmental Consulting Firms
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Medical Instrument Companies
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Textbook Publishers
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Food Manufacturers
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Pharmaceutical Companies
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Forensic Labs
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Private Schools
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Government Agencies |
Air Pollution Control
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Department of Environmental Protection
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NJ State Department of Health
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Centers for Disease Control
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Environmental Protection Agency
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National Institutes of Health
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Department of Agriculture
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Department of Energy
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Food and Drug Administration
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - First Jobs of Recent Graduates - Genetics
Organization |
Job Title |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. |
Millwork Specialist |
Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey |
Research Associate |
Visikol Inc |
Scientist |
Rutgers University |
Administrative Services Managers |
Rutgers University |
Cooks And Food Preparation Workers |
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia |
Biological Technicians |
Kids Dreamz Pediatrics, LLC |
Medical Assistants |
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - Jobs of Experienced Alumni - Genetics
BioArray Solutions |
Associate |
CABM |
Lab Technician |
Rutgers University |
Lab Technician |
Univ. of Vermont School of Medicine |
Lab Technician |
Self Employed |
Project Manager/Marketing Manager |
Rutgers University |
Research Associate |
Alsgen, Inc |
Research Associate |
Fox Chase Cancer Center |
Research Scientist |
Kelly Scientific Resources |
Scientific Recruiter |
Teach for America |
Teacher |
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Graduate Schools Attended
Institution |
Degree |
Field |
Cornell Univ., Weill Grad. Sch. of Medical Sciences |
PhD |
Genetics |
Cuny York |
Physician Assistant |
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Drexel University |
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Internal Medicine |
Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai |
Genetics |
Genetic Counseling |
King's College |
Genetics |
Behavioral Genetics |
Northeastern University |
Biotechnology |
Genomics Biotechnology |
Rowan College |
Medicine |
Pediatrics |
Rutgers -The State University of NJ |
Genetics |
Genetic Counseling |
Rutgers -The State University of NJ |
Medicine |
Medicine |
U. Mass., Grad. School of Biomedical Sciences |
PhD |
Genetics |
Univ. of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ |
MS |
Biomedical Sciences |
Univ. of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ |
MS |
Neuroscience |
Univ. of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ |
MD |
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Univ. of Pennsylvania |
PhD |
Cell & Molecular Biology |
University of Illinois At Chicago |
Medicine |
Md/phd, Medicine and Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Genetics |
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