How a geneticist can use AI, task by task

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to plan or conduct basic genomic and biological research related to areas such as regulation of gene expression, protein interactions, metabolic networks, and nucleic acid or protein complexes.

Context: We use Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST and SAS; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Question: [trait, gene, expression]
Organism and data: [species, samples, sequencing]

Outline the experimental design, analysis methods, controls, and key literature. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to evaluate genetic data by performing appropriate mathematical or statistical calculations and analyses.

Context: We use SAS and Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Question: [trait, gene, expression]
Organism and data: [species, samples, sequencing]

Outline the experimental design, analysis methods, controls, and key literature. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings.

Context: The work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Conference: [name, theme]
My interests: [topics]

Prepare a primer, sessions to prioritize, and questions to ask. Use examples from my line of work, quiz me with 5 questions one at a time, and list trustworthy sources.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits.

Context: We use SAS and Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Question: [trait, gene, expression]
Organism and data: [species, samples, sequencing]

Outline the experimental design, analysis methods, controls, and key literature. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.

Context: We use Plate reader software and Microsoft Word.
Research: [describe]
Funder: [guidelines]

Draft sections to the guidelines. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses.

Context: We use SAS and Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Project: [research, audit, multidisciplinary]
My role: [describe]

List what to prepare, questions for collaborators, and a shared plan outline. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to create or use statistical models for the analysis of genetic data.

Context: We use SAS and Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Question: [trait, gene, expression]
Organism and data: [species, samples, sequencing]

Outline the experimental design, analysis methods, controls, and key literature. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint and Plate reader software; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Topic: [concept]
Students: [level]

Plan a lecture with demonstrations, problems and misconceptions to address. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases.

Context: We use SAS and Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Disease or parasite: [name]
What I want to learn: [cause, spread, treatment]

Summarize what's known, open questions, experiment designs, and key references. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in laboratory safety techniques.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint and SAS; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Procedure or tool: [describe]
Trainees: [describe]

Plan training with hands-on exercises. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures.

Context: We use Plate reader software and Microsoft Word.
Topic: [virus management, diagnostic technique]
Evidence: [studies, guidelines]

Draft guidelines with evidence levels and references to verify. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to design and maintain genetics computer databases.

Context: We use Formula translation/translator FORTRAN and R; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Data: [experiments, models, observations]
Uses: [queries, analysis, sharing]

Design a schema with tables, keys and metadata, and write creation scripts and example queries. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis.

Context: We use Formula translation/translator FORTRAN and R; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Problem: [research question]
Data and tools: [formats, libraries]

Propose an approach and write code with tests and documentation. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to design sampling plans or coordinate the field collection of samples such as tissue specimens.

Context: We use SAS and Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Question: [trait, gene, expression]
Organism and data: [species, samples, sequencing]

Outline the experimental design, analysis methods, controls, and key literature. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to conduct family medical studies to evaluate the genetic basis for traits or diseases.

Context: We use SAS and Basic Local Alignment Search Tool BLAST; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Question: [trait, gene, expression]
Organism and data: [species, samples, sequencing]

Outline the experimental design, analysis methods, controls, and key literature. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to participate in the development of endangered species breeding programs or species survival plans.

Context: We use Microsoft Excel and R; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Site: [habitat, soil, wetland]
Problems and goals: [degradation, target condition]

Draft a restoration plan with actions, timeline, species or treatments, monitoring and costs. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as a geneticist. Part of my job is to plan curatorial programs for species collections that include acquisition, distribution, maintenance, or regeneration.

Context: We use Microsoft Excel; the work draws on biology, chemistry and education and training.
Site: [habitat, soil, wetland]
Problems and goals: [degradation, target condition]

Draft a restoration plan with actions, timeline, species or treatments, monitoring and costs. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.