Genetic consultant
The profession appears before 2020
Conducts primary and scheduled genetic analysis in a diagnostic center, processes data from diagnostic devices, and provides an opinion and further treatment recommendations. Genetic analysis allows for the identification of cancer markers, diagnosis of hereditary diseases, determination of the specifics of a patient’s metabolism and study of diseases caused by bacterial infections. The most popular genetic screening service is provided by U.S. company 23andMe. Commercial genome studies are conducted in Russia as well (although they are more expensive), for example, by companies such as Genoanalytica and Gene Family Health.
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Professional skills and abilities
Systems thinking (ability to define and work with complex systems, including system engineering).
Programming IT solutions / Managing complex automated systems / Dealing with artificial intelligence.
Client focus, ability to address customer requests.