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10 of the Most Popular Types of Genetic Engineering Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications needed for a genetic engineering job include at least a bachelor’s degree in genetics, biochemistry, or a related field. Many employers prefer several years of experience and a Ph.D., particularly for positions in research and development. Many individuals start their careers as members of a team working on a long-running experiment. To find a job at a university, you may need to publish your research in the scientific literature first to demonstrate your expertise. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills are imperative. You also need patience and perseverance. Computer proficiency and a strong background in biostatics are essential for fulfilling your publishing responsibilities. Your duties also involve staying current by attending and presenting at conferences.

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Top Types Of Genetic Engineering Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Genetic Engineering positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Strain Engineering

    Salary range: $100,000 - $128,500

    Strain Engineering is a typical job search query Most salaries for Strain Engineering jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $128,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Strain Engineering job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Research Scientist Mechanical Engineering

    Salary range: $104,000 - $104,000

    Research Scientist Mechanical Engineering is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Research Scientist Mechanical Engineering jobs pay between $104,000 (25th percentile) and $104,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Research Scientist Mechanical Engineering job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cfd Research

    Salary range: $85,500 - $110,000

    Cfd Research is a typical job search query Most salaries for Cfd Research jobs pay between $85,500 (25th percentile) and $110,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cfd Research job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Protein Engineering

    Salary range: $47,000 - $72,000

    Protein Engineering is a common job search query. Most salaries for Protein Engineering jobs pay between $47,000 (25th percentile) and $72,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Protein Engineering job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Civil Engineering Technician

    Salary range: $42,500 - $57,500

    Civil engineering technicians work on infrastructure projects including buildings, roads, highways, bridges, dams, and water treatment systems. As a civil engineering technician, you are part of the design and construction team for infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities are to collaborate with engineers, construction managers, and other professionals and to help find solutions for technical issues. Your job duties include surveying potential construction sites, taking measurements, estimating costs, and drafting design schematics. You need critical thinking, math, and excellent communication skills to work on civil engineering teams.

  • Aerospace Engineering Technician

    Salary range: $47,000 - $72,000

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  • Knowledge Engineering

    Salary range: $42,000 - $79,000

    Knowledge Engineering is a typical job search query Most salaries for Knowledge Engineering jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $79,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Knowledge Engineering job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Surface Engineering

    Salary range: $42,000 - $79,000

    Surface Engineering is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Surface Engineering jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $79,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Surface Engineering job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Microbial Metabolic Engineering Scientist

    Salary range: $78,000 - $116,000

    Microbial Metabolic Engineering Scientist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Microbial Metabolic Engineering Scientist jobs pay between $78,000 (25th percentile) and $116,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Microbial Metabolic Engineering Scientist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Enzymes

    Salary range: $36,000 - $36,000

    Enzymes is a common job search query. Most salaries for Enzymes jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $36,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Enzymes job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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