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Genomics Scientist
Science & Research
Very Highoffice
Genomics Scientists analyze large-scale genetic datasets to understand how genes influence health and disease. Their work contributes to precision medicine, cancer research, inherited-disease research, population genetics and biotechnology.
Salary (Nigeria)
₦3M–₦12M
Exam requirements
Biology
required100% weight
Chemistry
required90% weight
Mathematics
required80% weight
English
required70% weight
Physics
recommended55% weight
Computer Studies
recommended55% weight
Further Mathematics
recommended45% weight
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Key skills
Molecular biology techniquesDNA sequencing and PCRBioinformatics toolsStatistical geneticsProgramming in R or PythonLaboratory record keepingAnalytical thinkingScientific writing