The M.Sc Genetics students can find ample job opportunities across different sectors. There are numerous job roles available for M.Sc Genetics students. In this article we have tried to explain a few important roles that are very crucial for a career in M.Sc Genetics.
Let’s Discuss them in detail
Clinical Scientist (Genomics)
As a clinical scientist one is responsible to work on genomics and gene structure. The clinical scientists (genomics) are required to examine the patient samples to identify genetic and genomic abnormalities, which may cause inherited or acquired diseases.
Role of a Clinical Scientist (Genomics)
As a Clinical Scientist (Genomics) one will be working closely with other health care professionals to provide advice to patients about diagnosis and treatment and help to predict whether other family members or future generations are at risk from abnormality.
Duties of a Clinical Scientist (Genomics)
As a Clinical Scientist (Genomics) one is responsible to:
- Use scientific, technical and clinical knowledge to analyse and interpret the results of routine and complex tests carried out by the other members of the laboratory
- Write fully interpretive reports for clinicians and other healthcare professionals who have requested tests and advise them on clinical strategies.
- Develop and device new investigation strategies taking into account the clinical problems of genetic diseases and the clinical relevance of the inherited genetic abnormalities
- Participate in research and development and translate any new techniques and assays into routine diagnostic service
- Interpret quality control and quality assurance data
- Take responsibility for a specialist area or service or the management of a laboratory or department
Genetic Counsellor
As a Genetic counsellor one is responsible to help the patients and their families understand and make informed decisions about a range of genetic conditions. They are required to counsel the parents with genetic problems who are planning for kids.
Role of Genetic Counsellor
As a genetic counsellor one is responsible to interpret and explain genetic information to patients and to support them and their families to make use of this information. As a genetic counsellor one is responsible to help them to understand the medical facts, including how heredity factors contribute to their condition and the options of dealing with the risk of recurrences.
