Description
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
Interests
- Investigative
- Conventional
- Realistic
Work Values
- Achievement
- Recognition
- Independence
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Initiative
Tasks
- Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.
- Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.
- Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
- Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
- Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Processing Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Geographic information system
- Development environment software
Abilities
- Inductive Reasoning
- Category Flexibility
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
Skills
- Science
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
Knowledge
- Biology
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Law and Government
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
Clinical Molecular GeneticsCertifying Organization
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Professional Wetland ScientistCertifying Organization
Society of Wetland Scientists
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Environmental ScientistCertifying Organization
National Registry of Environmental Professionals
Type
Core
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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