- Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.
- Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases.
- Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.
- Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.
- Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific
Geneticist | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Geneticists study genes to work out how cells and organisms behave.
Geneticists typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Geneticist you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require
Average salary |
46,908 GBP * |
per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Geneticist
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47,935 GBP
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42,230 GBP
Average salary for part-time Geneticist
Average salary for full-time Geneticist
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24,432 GBP
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26,131 GBP
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46,908 GBP
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Salary over time for Geneticist
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43,448 GBP
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43,433 GBP
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44,227 GBP
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45,513 GBP
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46,789 GBP
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46,364 GBP
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47,781 GBP
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48,867 GBP
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Future outlook for Geneticists
Very good outlook
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average) Geneticist - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Geneticist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Geneticist interview
Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
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