Geneticist Jobs
Geneticist jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, agriculture, academic research, clinical diagnostics, and biotechnology, from entry-level research associate to senior scientist and principal investigator, with specializations in molecular genetics, genomics, and population genetics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 40 hours wk
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Rachel Jones at rjones7@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Summary of Position:
The Penn State Health Children's Hospital is offering an exciting physician opportunity for a Clinical Geneticist at our Hershey campus. The successful candidate will join the collegial faculty of Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and the Division of Human Genetics, which is poised for an exciting period of growth.
What We're Offering:
- Rank commensurate with experience
- Participation in resident, fellow, and medical student education
- Interaction with dynamic clinicians and an outstanding array of cutting edge researchers at both the Hershey and University Park campuses
- Competitive salary, generous benefits, and the ability to become part of the faculty of Penn State Health Department of Pediatrics
- Access to the resources of the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), several advanced core research facilities, bio statistical support, Institute for Personalized Medicine, and the Pediatric Clinical Research Office with research coordinators and nurses
What We're Seeking:
- Interest in clinical genetics and metabolic disorders
- Must be BC/BE in Pediatrics and Clinical Genetics and Genomics.
- Medical Biochemical Genetics BC/BE is a plus.
- Outstanding patient care qualities
- A strong or growing track record of scholarship, and a commitment to excellence in education, research, and quality improvement
- Vision and drive to work in state-of-the-art program
Compensation and Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation package with guaranteed salary
- Generous benefits including relocation assistance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and malpractice insurance
- CME allowance and time
- Vacation time, CME Time, Paid Parental and Medical Leave
Community:
- The area offers excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 100 in the state.
- Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small town rural/suburban communities which afford exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg and other symphonies, museums, numerous theatre and music genres, and fine dining.
- For the outdoor enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking - Appalachian Trail and many other trails, biking, boating/rowing - Susquehanna River, skiing, and hunting - surrounded by state game lands.
- Located within a short train ride or drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore.
Interested candidates, please contact:
Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter at Email: pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 40 hours wk
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Rachel Jones at rjones7@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
Summary of Position:
The Penn State Health Children's Hospital is offering an exciting physician opportunity for a Clinical Geneticist at our Hershey campus. The successful candidate will join the collegial faculty of Penn State Health Children’s Hospital and the Division of Human Genetics, which is poised for an exciting period of growth.
What We're Offering:
- Rank commensurate with experience
- Participation in resident, fellow, and medical student education
- Interaction with dynamic clinicians and an outstanding array of cutting edge researchers at both the Hershey and University Park campuses
- Competitive salary, generous benefits, and the ability to become part of the faculty of Penn State Health Department of Pediatrics
- Access to the resources of the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), several advanced core research facilities, bio statistical support, Institute for Personalized Medicine, and the Pediatric Clinical Research Office with research coordinators and nurses
What We're Seeking:
- Interest in clinical genetics and metabolic disorders
- Must be BC/BE in Pediatrics and Clinical Genetics and Genomics.
- Medical Biochemical Genetics BC/BE is a plus.
- Outstanding patient care qualities
- A strong or growing track record of scholarship, and a commitment to excellence in education, research, and quality improvement
- Vision and drive to work in state-of-the-art program
Compensation and Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation package with guaranteed salary
- Generous benefits including relocation assistance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and malpractice insurance
- CME allowance and time
- Vacation time, CME Time, Paid Parental and Medical Leave
Community:
- The area offers excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 100 in the state.
- Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small town rural/suburban communities which afford exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg and other symphonies, museums, numerous theatre and music genres, and fine dining.
- For the outdoor enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking - Appalachian Trail and many other trails, biking, boating/rowing - Susquehanna River, skiing, and hunting - surrounded by state game lands.
- Located within a short train ride or drive to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Baltimore.
Interested candidates, please contact:
Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter at Email: pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
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Find Geneticist JobsGeneticist Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Myriad Genetics37
- Trans Ova Genetics22
- Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories20
- Ambry Genetics14
- Fulgent Genetics13
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services106
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals42
- Education30
- Agriculture & Farming27
- Non-Profit & Social Services9
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in geneticist jobs.
- PhD in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, or a closely related life science field
- Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation and data analysis
- Proficiency in at least one bioinformatics scripting language such as Python or R
- Experience designing and interpreting CRISPR, RNAi, or other gene-editing experiments
- Familiarity with genomic databases including NCBI, Ensembl, or ClinVar
- Demonstrated ability to present research findings and prepare scientific manuscripts
Tips for Your Geneticist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the sequencing stack
List the specific platforms you have hands-on experience with, such as Illumina short-read, Oxford Nanopore, or PacBio long-read. Hiring managers for geneticist roles scan for exact instrument names, not general phrases like 'next-generation sequencing experience.'
Lead with your publication and pipeline record
For research-track geneticist roles, your first resume section after contact details should be publications, preprints, or bioinformatics pipelines you built or contributed to. Committees and scientific hiring panels treat this as the primary signal of your independent research capability.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists geneticist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by your preferred organism or disease area
Geneticist job descriptions almost always specify a model organism, disease indication, or crop type. Applying only to roles that match your actual wet-lab background, whether mouse models, rare disease, or crop improvement, produces far stronger cover letters and higher callback rates.
Prepare a methods talk, not just answers
Most geneticist interview loops include a 30-to-45-minute chalk talk or seminar where you present unpublished data or a hypothetical experimental design. Rehearse a clear narrative that walks panelists through your reasoning at each decision point, not just your conclusions.
Negotiate start date and lab setup funding together
In academic and core-facility geneticist offers, startup packages, equipment budgets, and postdoc hire allowances are often more negotiable than base salary. Raise these in the same conversation as your start date so the institution treats the full offer as a single package.
Geneticist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most geneticists?
The companies hiring the most geneticists right now include Myriad Genetics, Trans Ova Genetics, and Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in pharmaceutical research, agricultural biotech, and clinical genomics diagnostics.
How many geneticist jobs are remote?
About 17% of geneticist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than many other science roles because most positions require bench work or supervised instrument access. Bioinformatics-focused geneticist roles and genetic counseling-adjacent positions account for the largest share of fully remote opportunities.
How do you become a geneticist?
Most geneticist positions require a PhD in genetics, genomics, or molecular biology, followed by one or more postdoctoral appointments for research-track roles. You build your candidacy by developing hands-on sequencing and gene-editing skills, publishing or contributing to peer-reviewed work, and gaining experience with bioinformatics pipelines. Industry roles in diagnostics or agriculture sometimes hire candidates with a master's degree and strong applied lab experience.
How do you get hired as a geneticist with little or no experience?
Entry points for geneticists with limited experience include research technician and associate scientist roles at biotech companies, core genomics facilities at universities, and agricultural research stations. Emphasize any hands-on sequencing, genotyping, or CRISPR work from coursework or volunteer lab time. Rotating through multiple lab environments during graduate training and co-authoring even a single methods paper strengthens your application considerably.
What does the geneticist interview process look like?
A typical geneticist interview process begins with a recruiter or hiring manager screen, followed by a technical phone interview covering your methods and experimental design reasoning. Finalists are usually invited for an on-site or virtual loop that includes a research seminar or chalk talk, one-on-one meetings with team scientists, and occasionally a written problem-solving exercise. The full process from first contact to offer commonly takes several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to geneticist jobs?
You can find and apply to geneticist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background in molecular genetics, genomics, or a related specialty, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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