Science related careers unit 3

Title of Job: Plant geneticist Job duties: Looking at plants dna Write research plans Record data on plants in trials Identify genes that are responsible for certain plant characteristics Skill Sets: Computer science knowledge Agricultural knowledge Mathematical talent Personality/Aptitude Requirements Attention to detail Public speaking Clear written communication Leadership Team management Potential employers: Agricultural seed and chemical companies Various colleges and universities Several federal, provincial and municipal departments Educational requirements: A bachelor’s degree in biology, botany or biochemistry. A master’s degree or doctorate may be required if you would like to do research or teaching.. Salary Range: The average pay for a plant geneticist is 83,074$ a year in Canada