Military Geneticists
Military Career
General Information
Description
Geneticists are specialists who evaluate, diagnose, and treat genetic diseases. They accomplish this by interviewing patients and reviewing case and family histories. Geneticists in the Military provide counseling to patients with genetic diseases on the risks of recurrence. They also provide prenatal testing and advice regarding genetic conditions.
Explore this career outside the MilitaryWork Environment
Geneticists work in hospitals and clinics on land and aboard ships.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Comparable Industries
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Military Status
- Officer
- Managerial/professional
- College degree required
Military Workforce
Geneticists in the Military
2,045
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$121,019
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$62,503 - $292,243
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
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Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Post-doctoral training 36%
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Master's degree 32%
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Doctoral degree 20%
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Bachelor's degree 4%
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Post baccalaureate 4%
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Post-master's certificate 4%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Military training
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of...
Read MoreSkills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Biology
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
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