Geneticist

By: Samantha Dance

Description

Uncover the origins of diseases, hereditary genes, and birth defects.

Trying to discover one cure/treatment may take your whole life in this area.

Working Conditions

45 hour working weeks. Starting Salary: $36,000

-Experienced: $87,000 Laboratory Work PLENTY OF RESEARCH IS

REQUIRED!

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