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Biology Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Biology Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For science-minded people still deciding between medicine, research, and applied lab work. Use the tools below to see which biology roles fit your background and goals.

Biology is one of the broadest STEM majors, feeding directly into healthcare, research, environmental science, pharmaceuticals, and education. Use the tools below to explore Biology-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Lab Technician, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Microbiologist or Epidemiologist. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as Clinical Laboratory Certification (ASCP), that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

Here is a short Helper Video External Link

This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Biology careers/jobs, (2) Find Biology job listings, (3) Prepare for Biology careers, and (4) Provide Biology career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Biology careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Biology Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Biology careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Biology, so relevant Biology jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Biology Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Biology Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Biology careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 204 Biology Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

25 Biology careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Biology-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Biology-Related Jobs

Photographers 17.1% Biological Photographer
Occupation: Photographers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 17.1% Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Photographer
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 16.9% Immunochemist
Occupation: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 16.9% Biology-Related Jobs: Immunochemist
Veterinarians 16.8% Veterinary Microbiologist (Vet Microbiologist)
Occupation: Veterinarians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 16.8% Biology-Related Jobs: Veterinary Microbiologist (Vet Microbiologist)
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 12.8% Adjunct Biology Instructor; Adjunct Biology Professor; Biochemistry Professor; Biochemistry Teacher; Biological Sciences Instructor; Biological Sciences Professor; Biology Adjunct Instructor; Biology Adjunct Professor; Biology Assistant Professor; Biology Faculty Member; Biology Instructor; Biology Lecturer; Biology Professor; Biology Teacher; MCAT Biology Instructor (Medical College Admission Test Biology Instructor); Microbiology Instructor; Microbiology Professor; Microbiology Teacher
Occupation: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 12.8% Biology-Related Jobs: Adjunct Biology Instructor; Adjunct Biology Professor; Biochemistry Professor; Biochemistry Teacher; Biological Sciences Instructor; Biological Sciences Professor; Biology Adjunct Instructor; Biology Adjunct Professor; Biology Assistant Professor; Biology Faculty Member; Biology Instructor; Biology Lecturer; Biology Professor; Biology Teacher; MCAT Biology Instructor (Medical College Admission Test Biology Instructor); Microbiology Instructor; Microbiology Professor; Microbiology Teacher
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 10.6% Biological Lab Tech (Biological Laboratory Technician); Microbiological Lab Technician (Microbiological Laboratory Technician)
Occupation: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10.6% Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Lab Tech (Biological Laboratory Technician); Microbiological Lab Technician (Microbiological Laboratory Technician)
Soil and Plant Scientists 10% Biological Science Technician (Biological Science Tech); Microbiology Soil Scientist
Occupation: Soil and Plant Scientists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10% Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Science Technician (Biological Science Tech); Microbiology Soil Scientist
Animal Scientists 9.7% Animal Biologist
Occupation: Animal Scientists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9.7% Biology-Related Jobs: Animal Biologist
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 8.4% Pollution Control Chemist
Occupation: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.4% Biology-Related Jobs: Pollution Control Chemist
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 8.3% Astrochemist; Atmospheric Chemist
Occupation: Atmospheric and Space Scientists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.3% Biology-Related Jobs: Astrochemist; Atmospheric Chemist
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 7.9% Adjunct Chemistry Instructor; Adjunct Chemistry Professor; Analytical Chemistry Teacher; Biochemistry Professor; Chemistry Adjunct Instructor; Chemistry Adjunct Professor; Chemistry Assistant Professor; Chemistry Faculty Member; Chemistry Instructor; Chemistry Lab Instructor; Chemistry Professor; General Chemistry Instructor; Industrial Chemistry Teacher; Inorganic Chemistry Professor; Inorganic Chemistry Teacher; Organic Chemistry Instructor; Organic Chemistry Professor; Organic Chemistry Teacher; Physical Chemistry Professor; Physical Chemistry Teacher; Phytochemistry Professor
Occupation: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.9% Biology-Related Jobs: Adjunct Chemistry Instructor; Adjunct Chemistry Professor; Analytical Chemistry Teacher; Biochemistry Professor; Chemistry Adjunct Instructor; Chemistry Adjunct Professor; Chemistry Assistant Professor; Chemistry Faculty Member; Chemistry Instructor; Chemistry Lab Instructor; Chemistry Professor; General Chemistry Instructor; Industrial Chemistry Teacher; Inorganic Chemistry Professor; Inorganic Chemistry Teacher; Organic Chemistry Instructor; Organic Chemistry Professor; Organic Chemistry Teacher; Physical Chemistry Professor; Physical Chemistry Teacher; Phytochemistry Professor
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 7.8% Biology Teacher; Chemistry Teacher; High School Biology Teacher
Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.8% Biology-Related Jobs: Biology Teacher; Chemistry Teacher; High School Biology Teacher
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 7% Geochemist
Occupation: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7% Biology-Related Jobs: Geochemist
Chemists 6.7% Agricultural Chemist; Air Quality Chemist; Analytical Chemist; Astrochemist; Bench Chemist; Ceramic Chemist; Cereal Chemist; Chemist; Chemistry Scientist; Coal Chemist; Control Chemist; Cosmetic Chemist; Dairy Chemist; Electrochemist; Environmental Field Chemist; Field Chemist; Food Chemist; Food Processing Chemist; Forensic Chemist; Formulary Chemist; Formulation Chemist; Industrial Chemist; Inorganic Chemist; Lab Chemist (Laboratory Chemist); Lab Pack Chemist (Laboratory Pack Chemist); Medical Chemist; Mix Chemist; Nuclear Chemist; Nutritional Chemist; Organic Chemist; Patent Chemist; Pesticide Chemist; Pharmaceutical Chemist; Physical Chemist; Physiological Chemist; Process Chemist; Product Development Chemist; Production Chemist; QC Chemist (Quality Control Chemist); R and D Chemist (Research and Development Chemist); Research Chemist; Rubber Chemist; Sanitary Chemist; Soil Chemist; Textile Chemist; Water Chemist; Wet Chemistry Analyst
Occupation: Chemists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.7% Biology-Related Jobs: Agricultural Chemist; Air Quality Chemist; Analytical Chemist; Astrochemist; Bench Chemist; Ceramic Chemist; Cereal Chemist; Chemist; Chemistry Scientist; Coal Chemist; Control Chemist; Cosmetic Chemist; Dairy Chemist; Electrochemist; Environmental Field Chemist; Field Chemist; Food Chemist; Food Processing Chemist; Forensic Chemist; Formulary Chemist; Formulation Chemist; Industrial Chemist; Inorganic Chemist; Lab Chemist (Laboratory Chemist); Lab Pack Chemist (Laboratory Pack Chemist); Medical Chemist; Mix Chemist; Nuclear Chemist; Nutritional Chemist; Organic Chemist; Patent Chemist; Pesticide Chemist; Pharmaceutical Chemist; Physical Chemist; Physiological Chemist; Process Chemist; Product Development Chemist; Production Chemist; QC Chemist (Quality Control Chemist); R and D Chemist (Research and Development Chemist); Research Chemist; Rubber Chemist; Sanitary Chemist; Soil Chemist; Textile Chemist; Water Chemist; Wet Chemistry Analyst
Biological Technicians 6.7% Biochemistry Technician; Biological Aide; Biological Field Technician (Biological Field Tech); Biological Research Technician (Biological Research Tech); Biological Science Aide; Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Biological Science Lab Tech); Biological Science Technician; Biological Technician; Biologist Aide; Biology Laboratory Assistant; Biology Research Assistant; Biology Specimen Technician; Microbiology Lab Tech (Microbiology Laboratory Technician); Microbiology QC Tech (Microbiology Quality Control Technician); Microbiology Technician; Microbiology Technologist; Wildlife Biological Science Technician; Wildlife Biology Technician
Occupation: Biological Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.7% Biology-Related Jobs: Biochemistry Technician; Biological Aide; Biological Field Technician (Biological Field Tech); Biological Research Technician (Biological Research Tech); Biological Science Aide; Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Biological Science Lab Tech); Biological Science Technician; Biological Technician; Biologist Aide; Biology Laboratory Assistant; Biology Research Assistant; Biology Specimen Technician; Microbiology Lab Tech (Microbiology Laboratory Technician); Microbiology QC Tech (Microbiology Quality Control Technician); Microbiology Technician; Microbiology Technologist; Wildlife Biological Science Technician; Wildlife Biology Technician
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary 6.4% College Biology Teaching Assistant (College Biology TA)
Occupation: Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.4% Biology-Related Jobs: College Biology Teaching Assistant (College Biology TA)
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 6.4% Geochemistry Teacher
Occupation: Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.4% Biology-Related Jobs: Geochemistry Teacher
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers 5.9% Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Analyst
Occupation: Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.9% Biology-Related Jobs: Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Analyst
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 5.5% Conservation Biology Professor
Occupation: Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.5% Biology-Related Jobs: Conservation Biology Professor
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 5.2% Animal Biologist; Aquatic Biologist; Cell Biologist; Conservation Biologist; Fish and Wildlife Biologist; Fish Biologist; Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist; Fisheries Biologist; Fisheries Management Biologist; Fishery Biologist; Forest Wildlife Biologist; Habitat Biologist; Marine Biologist; Migratory Game Bird Biologist; Shark Biologist; Wildlife Biologist
Occupation: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5.2% Biology-Related Jobs: Animal Biologist; Aquatic Biologist; Cell Biologist; Conservation Biologist; Fish and Wildlife Biologist; Fish Biologist; Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist; Fisheries Biologist; Fisheries Management Biologist; Fishery Biologist; Forest Wildlife Biologist; Habitat Biologist; Marine Biologist; Migratory Game Bird Biologist; Shark Biologist; Wildlife Biologist
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 5% Soil Biology Teacher
Occupation: Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5% Biology-Related Jobs: Soil Biology Teacher
Chemical Technicians 5% Chemist Assistant; Chemist Helper; Chemistry Lab Technician (Chemistry Laboratory Technician); Chemistry QC Tech (Chemistry Quality Control Technician); Chemistry Research Assistant; Chemistry Technician; Wet Chemistry Analyst
Occupation: Chemical Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5% Biology-Related Jobs: Chemist Assistant; Chemist Helper; Chemistry Lab Technician (Chemistry Laboratory Technician); Chemistry QC Tech (Chemistry Quality Control Technician); Chemistry Research Assistant; Chemistry Technician; Wet Chemistry Analyst
Biochemists and Biophysicists 4.7% Analytical Research Chemist; Biochemist; Biochemistry Scientist; Biological Chemist; Chemist; Chemistry Scientist; Clinical Biochemist; Molecular Biologist; Physical Biochemist; Protein Biochemist; Protein Biochemistry Scientist; Research Biochemist
Occupation: Biochemists and Biophysicists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.7% Biology-Related Jobs: Analytical Research Chemist; Biochemist; Biochemistry Scientist; Biological Chemist; Chemist; Chemistry Scientist; Clinical Biochemist; Molecular Biologist; Physical Biochemist; Protein Biochemist; Protein Biochemistry Scientist; Research Biochemist
Microbiologists 4.6% Clinical Microbiologist; Medical Microbiologist; Microbiological Analyst; Microbiologist; Microbiology Analyst; Microbiology Scientist; Microbiology Specialist; Pharmaceutical Microbiologist; Public Health Microbiologist; QA Microbiologist (Quality Assurance Microbiologist); Quality Control Microbiologist (QC Microbiologist); Quality Control Microbiology Analyst (QC Microbiology Analyst); Research Microbiologist
Occupation: Microbiologists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.6% Biology-Related Jobs: Clinical Microbiologist; Medical Microbiologist; Microbiological Analyst; Microbiologist; Microbiology Analyst; Microbiology Scientist; Microbiology Specialist; Pharmaceutical Microbiologist; Public Health Microbiologist; QA Microbiologist (Quality Assurance Microbiologist); Quality Control Microbiologist (QC Microbiologist); Quality Control Microbiology Analyst (QC Microbiology Analyst); Research Microbiologist
Forest and Conservation Technicians 0.7% Biological Science Aide
Occupation: Forest and Conservation Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 0.7% Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Science Aide
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers -12.2% Biological Inspector
Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -12.2% Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Inspector

36 Biology careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Biology-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Biology-Related Jobs

Allergists and Immunologists $ 236,000 Immunochemist
Occupation: Allergists and Immunologists National Median Salary: $ 236,000 Biology-Related Jobs: Immunochemist
Regulatory Affairs Managers $ 133,560 CMC Director (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Director); CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Occupation: Regulatory Affairs Managers National Median Salary: $ 133,560 Biology-Related Jobs: CMC Director (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Director); CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Veterinarians $ 119,100 Veterinary Microbiologist (Vet Microbiologist)
Occupation: Veterinarians National Median Salary: $ 119,100 Biology-Related Jobs: Veterinary Microbiologist (Vet Microbiologist)
Quality Control Systems Managers $ 116,970 Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor (QC Microbiology Supervisor)
Occupation: Quality Control Systems Managers National Median Salary: $ 116,970 Biology-Related Jobs: Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor (QC Microbiology Supervisor)
Biochemists and Biophysicists $ 107,460 Analytical Research Chemist; Biochemist; Biochemistry Scientist; Biological Chemist; Chemist; Chemistry Scientist; Clinical Biochemist; Molecular Biologist; Physical Biochemist; Protein Biochemist; Protein Biochemistry Scientist; Research Biochemist
Occupation: Biochemists and Biophysicists National Median Salary: $ 107,460 Biology-Related Jobs: Analytical Research Chemist; Biochemist; Biochemistry Scientist; Biological Chemist; Chemist; Chemistry Scientist; Clinical Biochemist; Molecular Biologist; Physical Biochemist; Protein Biochemist; Protein Biochemistry Scientist; Research Biochemist
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians $ 101,740 Nuclear Chemistry Technician
Occupation: Nuclear Monitoring Technicians National Median Salary: $ 101,740 Biology-Related Jobs: Nuclear Chemistry Technician
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary $ 101,650 Conservation Biology Professor
Occupation: Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 101,650 Biology-Related Jobs: Conservation Biology Professor
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $ 100,890 Immunochemist
Occupation: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists National Median Salary: $ 100,890 Biology-Related Jobs: Immunochemist
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $ 100,730 Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Analyst
Occupation: Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers National Median Salary: $ 100,730 Biology-Related Jobs: Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Analyst
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $ 100,690 Geochemistry Teacher
Occupation: Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 100,690 Biology-Related Jobs: Geochemistry Teacher
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $ 92,860 Astrochemist; Atmospheric Chemist
Occupation: Atmospheric and Space Scientists National Median Salary: $ 92,860 Biology-Related Jobs: Astrochemist; Atmospheric Chemist
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $ 92,580 Geochemist
Occupation: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers National Median Salary: $ 92,580 Biology-Related Jobs: Geochemist
Bioinformatics Scientists $ 91,100 Computational Biologist
Occupation: Bioinformatics Scientists National Median Salary: $ 91,100 Biology-Related Jobs: Computational Biologist
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $ 91,100 Biologist; Biology Researcher; Cell Biologist; Cell Biology Scientist; Cellular Biologist; Molecular Biologist; Molecular Biology Researcher; Molecular Biology Scientist; Molecular Biology Specialist; Molecular Research Biologist; Structural Biologist; Structural Biology Research Laboratory Specialist; Synthetic Biology Researcher
Occupation: Molecular and Cellular Biologists National Median Salary: $ 91,100 Biology-Related Jobs: Biologist; Biology Researcher; Cell Biologist; Cell Biology Scientist; Cellular Biologist; Molecular Biologist; Molecular Biology Researcher; Molecular Biology Scientist; Molecular Biology Specialist; Molecular Research Biologist; Structural Biologist; Structural Biology Research Laboratory Specialist; Synthetic Biology Researcher
Biologists $ 91,100 Aquatic Biologist; Biological Operations Scientist (Biological Ops Scientist); Biological Scientist; Biologist; Biology Scientist; Cell Biologist; Computational Biologist; Field Biologist; Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist; Fisheries Biologist; Marine Biologist; Molecular Biology Scientist; Molecular Research Biologist; Neurobiologist; Ocean Biologist; Research Biologist; Research Fishery Biologist
Occupation: Biologists National Median Salary: $ 91,100 Biology-Related Jobs: Aquatic Biologist; Biological Operations Scientist (Biological Ops Scientist); Biological Scientist; Biologist; Biology Scientist; Cell Biologist; Computational Biologist; Field Biologist; Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist; Fisheries Biologist; Marine Biologist; Molecular Biology Scientist; Molecular Research Biologist; Neurobiologist; Ocean Biologist; Research Biologist; Research Fishery Biologist
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $ 85,810 Adjunct Chemistry Instructor; Adjunct Chemistry Professor; Analytical Chemistry Teacher; Biochemistry Professor; Chemistry Adjunct Instructor; Chemistry Adjunct Professor; Chemistry Assistant Professor; Chemistry Faculty Member; Chemistry Instructor; Chemistry Lab Instructor; Chemistry Professor; General Chemistry Instructor; Industrial Chemistry Teacher; Inorganic Chemistry Professor; Inorganic Chemistry Teacher; Organic Chemistry Instructor; Organic Chemistry Professor; Organic Chemistry Teacher; Physical Chemistry Professor; Physical Chemistry Teacher; Phytochemistry Professor
Occupation: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 85,810 Biology-Related Jobs: Adjunct Chemistry Instructor; Adjunct Chemistry Professor; Analytical Chemistry Teacher; Biochemistry Professor; Chemistry Adjunct Instructor; Chemistry Adjunct Professor; Chemistry Assistant Professor; Chemistry Faculty Member; Chemistry Instructor; Chemistry Lab Instructor; Chemistry Professor; General Chemistry Instructor; Industrial Chemistry Teacher; Inorganic Chemistry Professor; Inorganic Chemistry Teacher; Organic Chemistry Instructor; Organic Chemistry Professor; Organic Chemistry Teacher; Physical Chemistry Professor; Physical Chemistry Teacher; Phytochemistry Professor
Microbiologists $ 85,470 Clinical Microbiologist; Medical Microbiologist; Microbiological Analyst; Microbiologist; Microbiology Analyst; Microbiology Scientist; Microbiology Specialist; Pharmaceutical Microbiologist; Public Health Microbiologist; QA Microbiologist (Quality Assurance Microbiologist); Quality Control Microbiologist (QC Microbiologist); Quality Control Microbiology Analyst (QC Microbiology Analyst); Research Microbiologist
Occupation: Microbiologists National Median Salary: $ 85,470 Biology-Related Jobs: Clinical Microbiologist; Medical Microbiologist; Microbiological Analyst; Microbiologist; Microbiology Analyst; Microbiology Scientist; Microbiology Specialist; Pharmaceutical Microbiologist; Public Health Microbiologist; QA Microbiologist (Quality Assurance Microbiologist); Quality Control Microbiologist (QC Microbiologist); Quality Control Microbiology Analyst (QC Microbiology Analyst); Research Microbiologist
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $ 85,260 Soil Biology Teacher
Occupation: Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 85,260 Biology-Related Jobs: Soil Biology Teacher
Chemists $ 84,680 Agricultural Chemist; Air Quality Chemist; Analytical Chemist; Astrochemist; Bench Chemist; Ceramic Chemist; Cereal Chemist; Chemist; Chemistry Scientist; Coal Chemist; Control Chemist; Cosmetic Chemist; Dairy Chemist; Electrochemist; Environmental Field Chemist; Field Chemist; Food Chemist; Food Processing Chemist; Forensic Chemist; Formulary Chemist; Formulation Chemist; Industrial Chemist; Inorganic Chemist; Lab Chemist (Laboratory Chemist); Lab Pack Chemist (Laboratory Pack Chemist); Medical Chemist; Mix Chemist; Nuclear Chemist; Nutritional Chemist; Organic Chemist; Patent Chemist; Pesticide Chemist; Pharmaceutical Chemist; Physical Chemist; Physiological Chemist; Process Chemist; Product Development Chemist; Production Chemist; QC Chemist (Quality Control Chemist); R and D Chemist (Research and Development Chemist); Research Chemist; Rubber Chemist; Sanitary Chemist; Soil Chemist; Textile Chemist; Water Chemist; Wet Chemistry Analyst
Occupation: Chemists National Median Salary: $ 84,680 Biology-Related Jobs: Agricultural Chemist; Air Quality Chemist; Analytical Chemist; Astrochemist; Bench Chemist; Ceramic Chemist; Cereal Chemist; Chemist; Chemistry Scientist; Coal Chemist; Control Chemist; Cosmetic Chemist; Dairy Chemist; Electrochemist; Environmental Field Chemist; Field Chemist; Food Chemist; Food Processing Chemist; Forensic Chemist; Formulary Chemist; Formulation Chemist; Industrial Chemist; Inorganic Chemist; Lab Chemist (Laboratory Chemist); Lab Pack Chemist (Laboratory Pack Chemist); Medical Chemist; Mix Chemist; Nuclear Chemist; Nutritional Chemist; Organic Chemist; Patent Chemist; Pesticide Chemist; Pharmaceutical Chemist; Physical Chemist; Physiological Chemist; Process Chemist; Product Development Chemist; Production Chemist; QC Chemist (Quality Control Chemist); R and D Chemist (Research and Development Chemist); Research Chemist; Rubber Chemist; Sanitary Chemist; Soil Chemist; Textile Chemist; Water Chemist; Wet Chemistry Analyst
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $ 83,920 Adjunct Biology Instructor; Adjunct Biology Professor; Biochemistry Professor; Biochemistry Teacher; Biological Sciences Instructor; Biological Sciences Professor; Biology Adjunct Instructor; Biology Adjunct Professor; Biology Assistant Professor; Biology Faculty Member; Biology Instructor; Biology Lecturer; Biology Professor; Biology Teacher; MCAT Biology Instructor (Medical College Admission Test Biology Instructor); Microbiology Instructor; Microbiology Professor; Microbiology Teacher
Occupation: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 83,920 Biology-Related Jobs: Adjunct Biology Instructor; Adjunct Biology Professor; Biochemistry Professor; Biochemistry Teacher; Biological Sciences Instructor; Biological Sciences Professor; Biology Adjunct Instructor; Biology Adjunct Professor; Biology Assistant Professor; Biology Faculty Member; Biology Instructor; Biology Lecturer; Biology Professor; Biology Teacher; MCAT Biology Instructor (Medical College Admission Test Biology Instructor); Microbiology Instructor; Microbiology Professor; Microbiology Teacher
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $ 78,980 Pollution Control Chemist
Occupation: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health National Median Salary: $ 78,980 Biology-Related Jobs: Pollution Control Chemist
Regulatory Affairs Specialists $ 75,670 CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Occupation: Regulatory Affairs Specialists National Median Salary: $ 75,670 Biology-Related Jobs: CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $ 70,600 Animal Biologist; Aquatic Biologist; Cell Biologist; Conservation Biologist; Fish and Wildlife Biologist; Fish Biologist; Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist; Fisheries Biologist; Fisheries Management Biologist; Fishery Biologist; Forest Wildlife Biologist; Habitat Biologist; Marine Biologist; Migratory Game Bird Biologist; Shark Biologist; Wildlife Biologist
Occupation: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists National Median Salary: $ 70,600 Biology-Related Jobs: Animal Biologist; Aquatic Biologist; Cell Biologist; Conservation Biologist; Fish and Wildlife Biologist; Fish Biologist; Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist; Fisheries Biologist; Fisheries Management Biologist; Fishery Biologist; Forest Wildlife Biologist; Habitat Biologist; Marine Biologist; Migratory Game Bird Biologist; Shark Biologist; Wildlife Biologist
Animal Scientists $ 70,140 Animal Biologist
Occupation: Animal Scientists National Median Salary: $ 70,140 Biology-Related Jobs: Animal Biologist
Soil and Plant Scientists $ 68,240 Biological Science Technician (Biological Science Tech); Microbiology Soil Scientist
Occupation: Soil and Plant Scientists National Median Salary: $ 68,240 Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Science Technician (Biological Science Tech); Microbiology Soil Scientist
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $ 65,220 Biology Teacher; Chemistry Teacher; High School Biology Teacher
Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education National Median Salary: $ 65,220 Biology-Related Jobs: Biology Teacher; Chemistry Teacher; High School Biology Teacher
Quality Control Analysts $ 58,350 Chemistry Quality Control Analyst (Chemistry QC Analyst); Chemistry Quality Control Technician (Chemistry QC Technician); Microbiology Lab Analyst; Microbiology Quality Control Technician (Microbiology QC Tech); QC Microbiology Analyst (Quality Control Microbiology Analyst)
Occupation: Quality Control Analysts National Median Salary: $ 58,350 Biology-Related Jobs: Chemistry Quality Control Analyst (Chemistry QC Analyst); Chemistry Quality Control Technician (Chemistry QC Technician); Microbiology Lab Analyst; Microbiology Quality Control Technician (Microbiology QC Tech); QC Microbiology Analyst (Quality Control Microbiology Analyst)
Chemical Technicians $ 56,750 Chemist Assistant; Chemist Helper; Chemistry Lab Technician (Chemistry Laboratory Technician); Chemistry QC Tech (Chemistry Quality Control Technician); Chemistry Research Assistant; Chemistry Technician; Wet Chemistry Analyst
Occupation: Chemical Technicians National Median Salary: $ 56,750 Biology-Related Jobs: Chemist Assistant; Chemist Helper; Chemistry Lab Technician (Chemistry Laboratory Technician); Chemistry QC Tech (Chemistry Quality Control Technician); Chemistry Research Assistant; Chemistry Technician; Wet Chemistry Analyst
Forest and Conservation Technicians $ 51,880 Biological Science Aide
Occupation: Forest and Conservation Technicians National Median Salary: $ 51,880 Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Science Aide
Biological Technicians $ 51,430 Biochemistry Technician; Biological Aide; Biological Field Technician (Biological Field Tech); Biological Research Technician (Biological Research Tech); Biological Science Aide; Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Biological Science Lab Tech); Biological Science Technician; Biological Technician; Biologist Aide; Biology Laboratory Assistant; Biology Research Assistant; Biology Specimen Technician; Microbiology Lab Tech (Microbiology Laboratory Technician); Microbiology QC Tech (Microbiology Quality Control Technician); Microbiology Technician; Microbiology Technologist; Wildlife Biological Science Technician; Wildlife Biology Technician
Occupation: Biological Technicians National Median Salary: $ 51,430 Biology-Related Jobs: Biochemistry Technician; Biological Aide; Biological Field Technician (Biological Field Tech); Biological Research Technician (Biological Research Tech); Biological Science Aide; Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Biological Science Lab Tech); Biological Science Technician; Biological Technician; Biologist Aide; Biology Laboratory Assistant; Biology Research Assistant; Biology Specimen Technician; Microbiology Lab Tech (Microbiology Laboratory Technician); Microbiology QC Tech (Microbiology Quality Control Technician); Microbiology Technician; Microbiology Technologist; Wildlife Biological Science Technician; Wildlife Biology Technician
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $ 50,660 Biological Lab Tech (Biological Laboratory Technician); Microbiological Lab Technician (Microbiological Laboratory Technician)
Occupation: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health National Median Salary: $ 50,660 Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Lab Tech (Biological Laboratory Technician); Microbiological Lab Technician (Microbiological Laboratory Technician)
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $ 45,850 Biological Inspector
Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers National Median Salary: $ 45,850 Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Inspector
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $ 43,750 College Biology Teaching Assistant (College Biology TA)
Occupation: Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 43,750 Biology-Related Jobs: College Biology Teaching Assistant (College Biology TA)
Agricultural Technicians $ 43,180 Biological Aide
Occupation: Agricultural Technicians National Median Salary: $ 43,180 Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Aide
Photographers $ 40,760 Biological Photographer
Occupation: Photographers National Median Salary: $ 40,760 Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Photographer
Tutors $ 39,580 Biology Tutor; Chemistry Tutor
Occupation: Tutors National Median Salary: $ 39,580 Biology-Related Jobs: Biology Tutor; Chemistry Tutor

38 Biology careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Biology-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
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Biologists 5 Aquatic Biologist; Biological Operations Scientist (Biological Ops Scientist); Biological Scientist; Biologist; Biology Scientist; Cell Biologist; Computational Biologist; Field Biologist; Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist; Fisheries Biologist; Marine Biologist; Molecular Biology Scientist; Molecular Research Biologist; Neurobiologist; Ocean Biologist; Research Biologist; Research Fishery Biologist
Occupation: Biologists Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Aquatic Biologist; Biological Operations Scientist (Biological Ops Scientist); Biological Scientist; Biologist; Biology Scientist; Cell Biologist; Computational Biologist; Field Biologist; Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist; Fisheries Biologist; Marine Biologist; Molecular Biology Scientist; Molecular Research Biologist; Neurobiologist; Ocean Biologist; Research Biologist; Research Fishery Biologist
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 5 Immunochemist
Occupation: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Immunochemist
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 5 Geochemist
Occupation: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Geochemist
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Conservation Biology Professor
Occupation: Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Conservation Biology Professor
Molecular and Cellular Biologists 5 Biologist; Biology Researcher; Cell Biologist; Cell Biology Scientist; Cellular Biologist; Molecular Biologist; Molecular Biology Researcher; Molecular Biology Scientist; Molecular Biology Specialist; Molecular Research Biologist; Structural Biologist; Structural Biology Research Laboratory Specialist; Synthetic Biology Researcher
Occupation: Molecular and Cellular Biologists Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Biologist; Biology Researcher; Cell Biologist; Cell Biology Scientist; Cellular Biologist; Molecular Biologist; Molecular Biology Researcher; Molecular Biology Scientist; Molecular Biology Specialist; Molecular Research Biologist; Structural Biologist; Structural Biology Research Laboratory Specialist; Synthetic Biology Researcher
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Adjunct Chemistry Instructor; Adjunct Chemistry Professor; Analytical Chemistry Teacher; Biochemistry Professor; Chemistry Adjunct Instructor; Chemistry Adjunct Professor; Chemistry Assistant Professor; Chemistry Faculty Member; Chemistry Instructor; Chemistry Lab Instructor; Chemistry Professor; General Chemistry Instructor; Industrial Chemistry Teacher; Inorganic Chemistry Professor; Inorganic Chemistry Teacher; Organic Chemistry Instructor; Organic Chemistry Professor; Organic Chemistry Teacher; Physical Chemistry Professor; Physical Chemistry Teacher; Phytochemistry Professor
Occupation: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Adjunct Chemistry Instructor; Adjunct Chemistry Professor; Analytical Chemistry Teacher; Biochemistry Professor; Chemistry Adjunct Instructor; Chemistry Adjunct Professor; Chemistry Assistant Professor; Chemistry Faculty Member; Chemistry Instructor; Chemistry Lab Instructor; Chemistry Professor; General Chemistry Instructor; Industrial Chemistry Teacher; Inorganic Chemistry Professor; Inorganic Chemistry Teacher; Organic Chemistry Instructor; Organic Chemistry Professor; Organic Chemistry Teacher; Physical Chemistry Professor; Physical Chemistry Teacher; Phytochemistry Professor
Soil and Plant Scientists 5 Biological Science Technician (Biological Science Tech); Microbiology Soil Scientist
Occupation: Soil and Plant Scientists Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Science Technician (Biological Science Tech); Microbiology Soil Scientist
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Adjunct Biology Instructor; Adjunct Biology Professor; Biochemistry Professor; Biochemistry Teacher; Biological Sciences Instructor; Biological Sciences Professor; Biology Adjunct Instructor; Biology Adjunct Professor; Biology Assistant Professor; Biology Faculty Member; Biology Instructor; Biology Lecturer; Biology Professor; Biology Teacher; MCAT Biology Instructor (Medical College Admission Test Biology Instructor); Microbiology Instructor; Microbiology Professor; Microbiology Teacher
Occupation: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Adjunct Biology Instructor; Adjunct Biology Professor; Biochemistry Professor; Biochemistry Teacher; Biological Sciences Instructor; Biological Sciences Professor; Biology Adjunct Instructor; Biology Adjunct Professor; Biology Assistant Professor; Biology Faculty Member; Biology Instructor; Biology Lecturer; Biology Professor; Biology Teacher; MCAT Biology Instructor (Medical College Admission Test Biology Instructor); Microbiology Instructor; Microbiology Professor; Microbiology Teacher
Bioinformatics Scientists 5 Computational Biologist
Occupation: Bioinformatics Scientists Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Computational Biologist
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary 5 College Biology Teaching Assistant (College Biology TA)
Occupation: Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: College Biology Teaching Assistant (College Biology TA)
Biochemists and Biophysicists 5 Analytical Research Chemist; Biochemist; Biochemistry Scientist; Biological Chemist; Chemist; Chemistry Scientist; Clinical Biochemist; Molecular Biologist; Physical Biochemist; Protein Biochemist; Protein Biochemistry Scientist; Research Biochemist
Occupation: Biochemists and Biophysicists Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Analytical Research Chemist; Biochemist; Biochemistry Scientist; Biological Chemist; Chemist; Chemistry Scientist; Clinical Biochemist; Molecular Biologist; Physical Biochemist; Protein Biochemist; Protein Biochemistry Scientist; Research Biochemist
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Geochemistry Teacher
Occupation: Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Geochemistry Teacher
Veterinarians 5 Veterinary Microbiologist (Vet Microbiologist)
Occupation: Veterinarians Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Veterinary Microbiologist (Vet Microbiologist)
Animal Scientists 5 Animal Biologist
Occupation: Animal Scientists Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Animal Biologist
Allergists and Immunologists 5 Immunochemist
Occupation: Allergists and Immunologists Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Immunochemist
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Soil Biology Teacher
Occupation: Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Biology-Related Jobs: Soil Biology Teacher
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 4 Animal Biologist; Aquatic Biologist; Cell Biologist; Conservation Biologist; Fish and Wildlife Biologist; Fish Biologist; Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist; Fisheries Biologist; Fisheries Management Biologist; Fishery Biologist; Forest Wildlife Biologist; Habitat Biologist; Marine Biologist; Migratory Game Bird Biologist; Shark Biologist; Wildlife Biologist
Occupation: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: Animal Biologist; Aquatic Biologist; Cell Biologist; Conservation Biologist; Fish and Wildlife Biologist; Fish Biologist; Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist; Fisheries Biologist; Fisheries Management Biologist; Fishery Biologist; Forest Wildlife Biologist; Habitat Biologist; Marine Biologist; Migratory Game Bird Biologist; Shark Biologist; Wildlife Biologist
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 4 Biology Teacher; Chemistry Teacher; High School Biology Teacher
Occupation: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: Biology Teacher; Chemistry Teacher; High School Biology Teacher
Regulatory Affairs Specialists 4 CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Occupation: Regulatory Affairs Specialists Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Regulatory Affairs Managers 4 CMC Director (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Director); CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Occupation: Regulatory Affairs Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: CMC Director (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Director); CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Quality Control Systems Managers 4 Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor (QC Microbiology Supervisor)
Occupation: Quality Control Systems Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor (QC Microbiology Supervisor)
Microbiologists 4 Clinical Microbiologist; Medical Microbiologist; Microbiological Analyst; Microbiologist; Microbiology Analyst; Microbiology Scientist; Microbiology Specialist; Pharmaceutical Microbiologist; Public Health Microbiologist; QA Microbiologist (Quality Assurance Microbiologist); Quality Control Microbiologist (QC Microbiologist); Quality Control Microbiology Analyst (QC Microbiology Analyst); Research Microbiologist
Occupation: Microbiologists Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: Clinical Microbiologist; Medical Microbiologist; Microbiological Analyst; Microbiologist; Microbiology Analyst; Microbiology Scientist; Microbiology Specialist; Pharmaceutical Microbiologist; Public Health Microbiologist; QA Microbiologist (Quality Assurance Microbiologist); Quality Control Microbiologist (QC Microbiologist); Quality Control Microbiology Analyst (QC Microbiology Analyst); Research Microbiologist
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 4 Biochemistry Technologist; Chemistry Technologist; Clinical Chemist; Microbiology Medical Technologist; Microbiology Technologist (MT)
Occupation: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: Biochemistry Technologist; Chemistry Technologist; Clinical Chemist; Microbiology Medical Technologist; Microbiology Technologist (MT)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 4 Pollution Control Chemist
Occupation: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: Pollution Control Chemist
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 4 Biological Lab Tech (Biological Laboratory Technician); Microbiological Lab Technician (Microbiological Laboratory Technician)
Occupation: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Lab Tech (Biological Laboratory Technician); Microbiological Lab Technician (Microbiological Laboratory Technician)
Chemists 4 Agricultural Chemist; Air Quality Chemist; Analytical Chemist; Astrochemist; Bench Chemist; Ceramic Chemist; Cereal Chemist; Chemist; Chemistry Scientist; Coal Chemist; Control Chemist; Cosmetic Chemist; Dairy Chemist; Electrochemist; Environmental Field Chemist; Field Chemist; Food Chemist; Food Processing Chemist; Forensic Chemist; Formulary Chemist; Formulation Chemist; Industrial Chemist; Inorganic Chemist; Lab Chemist (Laboratory Chemist); Lab Pack Chemist (Laboratory Pack Chemist); Medical Chemist; Mix Chemist; Nuclear Chemist; Nutritional Chemist; Organic Chemist; Patent Chemist; Pesticide Chemist; Pharmaceutical Chemist; Physical Chemist; Physiological Chemist; Process Chemist; Product Development Chemist; Production Chemist; QC Chemist (Quality Control Chemist); R and D Chemist (Research and Development Chemist); Research Chemist; Rubber Chemist; Sanitary Chemist; Soil Chemist; Textile Chemist; Water Chemist; Wet Chemistry Analyst
Occupation: Chemists Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: Agricultural Chemist; Air Quality Chemist; Analytical Chemist; Astrochemist; Bench Chemist; Ceramic Chemist; Cereal Chemist; Chemist; Chemistry Scientist; Coal Chemist; Control Chemist; Cosmetic Chemist; Dairy Chemist; Electrochemist; Environmental Field Chemist; Field Chemist; Food Chemist; Food Processing Chemist; Forensic Chemist; Formulary Chemist; Formulation Chemist; Industrial Chemist; Inorganic Chemist; Lab Chemist (Laboratory Chemist); Lab Pack Chemist (Laboratory Pack Chemist); Medical Chemist; Mix Chemist; Nuclear Chemist; Nutritional Chemist; Organic Chemist; Patent Chemist; Pesticide Chemist; Pharmaceutical Chemist; Physical Chemist; Physiological Chemist; Process Chemist; Product Development Chemist; Production Chemist; QC Chemist (Quality Control Chemist); R and D Chemist (Research and Development Chemist); Research Chemist; Rubber Chemist; Sanitary Chemist; Soil Chemist; Textile Chemist; Water Chemist; Wet Chemistry Analyst
Biological Technicians 4 Biochemistry Technician; Biological Aide; Biological Field Technician (Biological Field Tech); Biological Research Technician (Biological Research Tech); Biological Science Aide; Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Biological Science Lab Tech); Biological Science Technician; Biological Technician; Biologist Aide; Biology Laboratory Assistant; Biology Research Assistant; Biology Specimen Technician; Microbiology Lab Tech (Microbiology Laboratory Technician); Microbiology QC Tech (Microbiology Quality Control Technician); Microbiology Technician; Microbiology Technologist; Wildlife Biological Science Technician; Wildlife Biology Technician
Occupation: Biological Technicians Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: Biochemistry Technician; Biological Aide; Biological Field Technician (Biological Field Tech); Biological Research Technician (Biological Research Tech); Biological Science Aide; Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Biological Science Lab Tech); Biological Science Technician; Biological Technician; Biologist Aide; Biology Laboratory Assistant; Biology Research Assistant; Biology Specimen Technician; Microbiology Lab Tech (Microbiology Laboratory Technician); Microbiology QC Tech (Microbiology Quality Control Technician); Microbiology Technician; Microbiology Technologist; Wildlife Biological Science Technician; Wildlife Biology Technician
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers 4 Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Analyst
Occupation: Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Analyst
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 4 Astrochemist; Atmospheric Chemist
Occupation: Atmospheric and Space Scientists Education/Preparation: 4 Biology-Related Jobs: Astrochemist; Atmospheric Chemist
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 3 Microbiology Technician
Occupation: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Biology-Related Jobs: Microbiology Technician
Forest and Conservation Technicians 3 Biological Science Aide
Occupation: Forest and Conservation Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Science Aide
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians 3 Nuclear Chemistry Technician
Occupation: Nuclear Monitoring Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Biology-Related Jobs: Nuclear Chemistry Technician
Photographers 3 Biological Photographer
Occupation: Photographers Education/Preparation: 3 Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Photographer
Quality Control Analysts 3 Chemistry Quality Control Analyst (Chemistry QC Analyst); Chemistry Quality Control Technician (Chemistry QC Technician); Microbiology Lab Analyst; Microbiology Quality Control Technician (Microbiology QC Tech); QC Microbiology Analyst (Quality Control Microbiology Analyst)
Occupation: Quality Control Analysts Education/Preparation: 3 Biology-Related Jobs: Chemistry Quality Control Analyst (Chemistry QC Analyst); Chemistry Quality Control Technician (Chemistry QC Technician); Microbiology Lab Analyst; Microbiology Quality Control Technician (Microbiology QC Tech); QC Microbiology Analyst (Quality Control Microbiology Analyst)
Chemical Technicians 3 Chemist Assistant; Chemist Helper; Chemistry Lab Technician (Chemistry Laboratory Technician); Chemistry QC Tech (Chemistry Quality Control Technician); Chemistry Research Assistant; Chemistry Technician; Wet Chemistry Analyst
Occupation: Chemical Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Biology-Related Jobs: Chemist Assistant; Chemist Helper; Chemistry Lab Technician (Chemistry Laboratory Technician); Chemistry QC Tech (Chemistry Quality Control Technician); Chemistry Research Assistant; Chemistry Technician; Wet Chemistry Analyst
Tutors 3 Biology Tutor; Chemistry Tutor
Occupation: Tutors Education/Preparation: 3 Biology-Related Jobs: Biology Tutor; Chemistry Tutor
Agricultural Technicians 3 Biological Aide
Occupation: Agricultural Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Aide
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 2 Biological Inspector
Occupation: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Education/Preparation: 2 Biology-Related Jobs: Biological Inspector

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Adjunct Biology Instructor
Adjunct Biology Professor
Adjunct Chemistry Instructor
Adjunct Chemistry Professor
Agricultural Chemist
Air Quality Chemist
Analytical Chemist
Analytical Chemistry Teacher
Analytical Research Chemist
Animal Biologist
Aquatic Biologist
Astrochemist
Atmospheric Chemist
Bench Chemist
Biochemist
Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Analyst
Biochemistry Professor
Biochemistry Scientist
Biochemistry Teacher
Biochemistry Technician
Biochemistry Technologist
Biological Aide
Biological Chemist
Biological Field Technician (Biological Field Tech)
Biological Inspector
Biological Lab Tech (Biological Laboratory Technician)
Biological Operations Scientist (Biological Ops Scientist)
Biological Photographer
Biological Research Technician (Biological Research Tech)
Biological Science Aide
Biological Science Laboratory Technician (Biological Science Lab Tech)
Biological Science Technician
Biological Science Technician (Biological Science Tech)
Biological Sciences Instructor
Biological Sciences Professor
Biological Scientist
Biological Technician
Biologist
Biologist Aide
Biology Adjunct Instructor
Biology Adjunct Professor
Biology Assistant Professor
Biology Faculty Member
Biology Instructor
Biology Laboratory Assistant
Biology Lecturer
Biology Professor
Biology Research Assistant
Biology Researcher
Biology Scientist
Biology Specimen Technician
Biology Teacher
Biology Tutor
Cell Biologist
Cell Biology Scientist
Cellular Biologist
Ceramic Chemist
Cereal Chemist
Chemist
Chemist Assistant
Chemist Helper
Chemistry Adjunct Instructor
Chemistry Adjunct Professor
Chemistry Assistant Professor
Chemistry Faculty Member
Chemistry Instructor
Chemistry Lab Instructor
Chemistry Lab Technician (Chemistry Laboratory Technician)
Chemistry Professor
Chemistry QC Tech (Chemistry Quality Control Technician)
Chemistry Quality Control Analyst (Chemistry QC Analyst)
Chemistry Quality Control Technician (Chemistry QC Technician)
Chemistry Research Assistant
Chemistry Scientist
Chemistry Teacher
Chemistry Technician
Chemistry Technologist
Chemistry Tutor
Clinical Biochemist
Clinical Chemist
Clinical Microbiologist
CMC Director (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Director)
CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
CMC Regulatory Affairs Manager (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Regulatory Affairs Manager)
Coal Chemist
College Biology Teaching Assistant (College Biology TA)
Computational Biologist
Conservation Biologist
Conservation Biology Professor
Control Chemist
Cosmetic Chemist
Dairy Chemist
Electrochemist
Environmental Field Chemist
Field Biologist
Field Chemist
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Fish Biologist
Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist
Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist
Fisheries Biologist
Fisheries Management Biologist
Fishery Biologist
Food Chemist
Food Processing Chemist
Forensic Chemist
Forest Wildlife Biologist
Formulary Chemist
Formulation Chemist
General Chemistry Instructor
Geochemist
Geochemistry Teacher
Habitat Biologist
High School Biology Teacher
Immunochemist
Industrial Chemist
Industrial Chemistry Teacher
Inorganic Chemist
Inorganic Chemistry Professor
Inorganic Chemistry Teacher
Lab Chemist (Laboratory Chemist)
Lab Pack Chemist (Laboratory Pack Chemist)
Marine Biologist
MCAT Biology Instructor (Medical College Admission Test Biology Instructor)
Medical Chemist
Medical Microbiologist
Microbiological Analyst
Microbiological Lab Technician (Microbiological Laboratory Technician)
Microbiologist
Microbiology Analyst
Microbiology Instructor
Microbiology Lab Analyst
Microbiology Lab Tech (Microbiology Laboratory Technician)
Microbiology Medical Technologist
Microbiology Professor
Microbiology QC Tech (Microbiology Quality Control Technician)
Microbiology Quality Control Technician (Microbiology QC Tech)
Microbiology Scientist
Microbiology Soil Scientist
Microbiology Specialist
Microbiology Teacher
Microbiology Technician
Microbiology Technologist
Microbiology Technologist (MT)
Migratory Game Bird Biologist
Mix Chemist
Molecular Biologist
Molecular Biology Researcher
Molecular Biology Scientist
Molecular Biology Specialist
Molecular Research Biologist
Neurobiologist
Nuclear Chemist
Nuclear Chemistry Technician
Nutritional Chemist
Ocean Biologist
Organic Chemist
Organic Chemistry Instructor
Organic Chemistry Professor
Organic Chemistry Teacher
Patent Chemist
Pesticide Chemist
Pharmaceutical Chemist
Pharmaceutical Microbiologist
Physical Biochemist
Physical Chemist
Physical Chemistry Professor
Physical Chemistry Teacher
Physiological Chemist
Phytochemistry Professor
Pollution Control Chemist
Process Chemist
Product Development Chemist
Production Chemist
Protein Biochemist
Protein Biochemistry Scientist
Public Health Microbiologist
QA Microbiologist (Quality Assurance Microbiologist)
QC Chemist (Quality Control Chemist)
QC Microbiology Analyst (Quality Control Microbiology Analyst)
Quality Control Microbiologist (QC Microbiologist)
Quality Control Microbiology Analyst (QC Microbiology Analyst)
Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor (QC Microbiology Supervisor)
R and D Chemist (Research and Development Chemist)
Research Biochemist
Research Biologist
Research Chemist
Research Fishery Biologist
Research Microbiologist
Rubber Chemist
Sanitary Chemist
Shark Biologist
Soil Biology Teacher
Soil Chemist
Structural Biologist
Structural Biology Research Laboratory Specialist
Synthetic Biology Researcher
Textile Chemist
Veterinary Microbiologist (Vet Microbiologist)
Water Chemist
Wet Chemistry Analyst
Wildlife Biological Science Technician
Wildlife Biologist
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Description: Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

U.S. Total Employment (2023):
18,500
U.S. Total Employment (2033 est.):
19,500
Employment Change (2023-2033 est.):
1,000 (5.2%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2023-2033 est.):
1,700
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Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
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Importance (%) Description
Importance: 97 (%) Description: Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.
Importance: 97 (%) Description: Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Develop, or make recommendations on, management systems and plans for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Check for, and ensure compliance with, environmental laws, and notify law enforcement when violations are identified.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Study characteristics of animals, such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories, diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Conduct literature reviews.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Perform administrative duties, such as fundraising, public relations, budgeting, and supervision of zoo staff.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
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Importance (%) Description
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Coordinate preventive programs to control the outbreak of wildlife diseases.
Importance: 50 (%) Description: Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.
Importance: 40 (%) Description: Collect and dissect animal specimens and examine specimens under microscope.
Importance: 26 (%) Description: Prepare collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification and study of development or disease.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Communicating with People Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 88 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 88 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public: Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 80 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Developing Objectives and Strategies: Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others: Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Developing and Building Teams: Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others: Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Importance: 70 (%) Description: Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others: Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 69 (%) Description: Performing Administrative Activities: Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Training and Teaching Others: Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates: Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Coaching and Developing Others: Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials: Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
Analyze biological samples.
Assess compliance with environmental laws.
Collect biological specimens.
Communicate with the public on environmental issues.
Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
Direct fundraising or financing activities.
Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.
Implement advertising or marketing initiatives.
Manage organizational or project budgets.
Measure environmental characteristics.
Plan biological research.
Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
Research diseases or parasites.
Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
Research genetic characteristics or expression.
Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
Supervise employees.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 94 (%) Description: Biology: Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 73 (%) Description: Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Geography: Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Importance: 56 (%) Description: Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Persuasion: Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Importance: 52 (%) Description: Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Advise others on environmental sustainability or green practices.
Activity: Analyze biological or chemical substances or related data.
Activity: Assess compliance with environmental standards or regulations.
Activity: Collect environmental or biological samples.
Activity: Communicate environmental or sustainability information.
Activity: Coordinate regulatory compliance activities.
Activity: Develop research plans or methodologies.
Activity: Implement procedures or processes.
Activity: Investigate the environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
Activity: Maintain current knowledge in area of expertise.
Activity: Manage budgets or finances.
Activity: Monitor environmental conditions.
Activity: Prepare specimens or materials for testing.
Activity: Present research or technical information.
Activity: Research biological or ecological phenomena.
Activity: Supervise personnel activities.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
High-Priority Tech Skills
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Geographic information system:
ESRI ArcGIS software
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Word processing software:
Microsoft Word
Emerging Tech Skills
Analytical or scientific software:
SAS
Customer relationship management CRM software:
Salesforce software
Data base user interface and query software:
Microsoft Access
Object or component oriented development software:
Python
R
Project management software:
Microsoft Project
Web platform development software:
Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
General Software Tools
Analytical or scientific software:
Computer modeling software
HATPRO
Statistical software
Data base user interface and query software:
Database management software
Relational database software
Electronic mail software:
Email software
Geographic information system:
ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system GIS systems
Internet browser software:
Web browser software
Mobile location based services software:
Global positioning system GPS software
Office suite software:
Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Spreadsheet software:
IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 57.2 (%) Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 40.0 (%) Level of Education: Master's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 2.8 (%) Level of Education: Post-Doctoral Training
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 40.9 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 21.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 18.8 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Frequency of Attainment: 7.7 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Frequency of Attainment: 6.9 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 10 years
Frequency of Attainment: 4.3 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (ASIH) External Link
Association of Zoological Horticulture (AZH) External Link
Entomological Society of America (ESA) External Link
ESA Certification Corporation External Link
Oceanic Society (OS) External Link
Society for Marine Mammalogy (SMM) External Link
Wildlife Disease Association (WDA) External Link
Related Careers to Consider
Related Careers to Consider
This lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to what "Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit. How do these related occupations align with your interests, skills, and goals?
1 - Biologists
2 - Conservation Scientists
3 - Range Managers
4 - Environmental Restoration Planners
5 - Fish and Game Wardens
6 - Soil and Plant Scientists
7 - Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
8 - Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
9 - Animal Scientists
10 - Foresters
11 - Biological Technicians
12 - Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
13 - Forest and Conservation Technicians
14 - Industrial Ecologists
15 - Microbiologists
16 - Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
17 - Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
18 - Forest and Conservation Workers
19 - Hydrologists
20 - Agricultural Technicians


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