Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Epigenetics researchers conduct scientific studies to determine how epigenetic modifications (or changes) affect healthy and diseased cells, and they work to develop better treatments for diseases caused by epigenetic changes. Epigenetics changes in gene function are those that are heritable and that are not attributed to alterations of the DNA sequence, according to the National Human Genome Research Institute, a division of the National Institutes of Health. Epigenetics researchers are also known as epigenetics scientists.
Minimum Education Level
DoctorateCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Problem-Solving
Curious
Organized
Career Ladder
Professor, or Manager, or Consultant
Epigenetics Researcher
Genetic Technician
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