Description
Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.
Interests
- Investigative
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Independence
- Working Conditions
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Persistence
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Cooperation
Tasks
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.
- Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.
- Write grant applications to obtain funding.
- Perform laboratory procedures following protocols including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, cloning and extraction, ribonucleic acid (RNA) purification, or gel electrophoresis.
- Conduct research on cell organization and function, including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation.
Work Activities
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Getting Information
- Processing Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Detailed Work Activities
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Office suite software
Abilities
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Comprehension
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
Skills
- Science
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
Knowledge
- Biology
- English Language
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Education and Training
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Clinical Biochemical GeneticsCertifying Organization
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Clinical Cytogenetics and GenomicsCertifying Organization
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Embryology Laboratory ScientistCertifying Organization
AAB - Board of Registry
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Molecular DiagnosticsCertifying Organization
American Board of Clinical Chemistry
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Specialist in Molecular BiologyCertifying Organization
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $65,959 |
| Median (50%) | $91,514 |
| High (90%) | $159,155 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 66,800 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 70,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 6%
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