Air Force AFSC · Medical
44JX Medical Geneticist and Genomicist
Overview
Medical Geneticists and Genomicists diagnose and treat patients with genetic anomalies and hereditary conditions. They evaluate risks for inherited diseases such as Alzheimer’s and treat abnormal genetic conditions such as cystic fibrosis in patients of all ages and backgrounds.
Core Skills
- clinical genetics and genomics
- genetic risk assessment
- laboratory results interpretation
- patient counseling and education
- research design and execution
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- technical writing and documentation
- ethical and regulatory compliance
- presentation of complex data to non-specialists
- evidence-based decision making
Civilian Software & Tools
- R
- C++
- Git
- GitHub
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physician
- Public Health
- Medical Laboratory
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
- BLS
Career Growth
- Clinical Genetics and Genomics
- Certified Genetic Counselor
Also Common
- Board Certification in Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
What the Work Involves
- Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.
- Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals.
- Plan or conduct basic genomic and biological research related to areas such as regulation of gene expression, protein interactions, metabolic networks, and nucleic acid or protein complexes.
- Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.
- Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals.
Related Occupations
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Bioinformatics Technicians
- Data Scientists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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