genetic engineer

== English == === Etymology === Coined by Poul Anderson in his 1954 novella "Big Rain", after the term genetic engineering. === Noun === genetic engineer (plural genetic engineers) A scientist or engineer whose specialty is genetic engineering. ==== Translations ==== === References === Jeff Prucher, editor (2007), “genetic engineer”, in Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction, Oxford, Oxfordshire; New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, pages 77–78. Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2026), “genetic engineer n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.