Biologists
Also called: Scientist, Biologist, Environmental Analyst, Research Scientist
What they do:
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
On the job, you would:
- Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
- Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
- Program and use computers to store, process and analyze data.
Knowledge
Math and Science
- biology
- chemistry
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Business
- management
Skills
Basic Skills
- using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Stress Tolerance
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- Blue Tractor Software DNADynamo
- Gene Codes Sequencher
Object or component oriented development software
- Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
- Sun Microsystems Java
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Education
doctoral/professional degree or
master's degree
usually needed
master's degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$59,330
per year, on average
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