Also called: Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Director, ABMGG Lab Director
Board-certified PhD or MD who directs genetic testing labs and signs off on patient results.
Reviews a sick baby's genome sequencing results, decides whether a DNA variant explains the disease, and signs the report that guides treatment.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 12 years after high school. PhD or MD, then a 2-year ABMGG laboratory genetics fellowship and board certification.
Ways in: Graduate school, Professional school, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Genetics, Molecular Biology.
Growing faster than average. Genetic testing is booming.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI pre-classifies variants and drafts reports; the board-certified director who signs and answers for results stays essential.
Classes: AP Biology, Chemistry, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1029.
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