Molecular & Cellular Biologists

Also Called:

Post-doctoral Training

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$52,230

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Molecular & Cellular Biologists do

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

  • Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.
  • Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.
  • Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Electronic Mail
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Duration of Typical Work Week
  • Face-to-Face Discussions

Tools

  • Temperature cycling chambers or thermal cyclers
  • Volumetric pipettes
  • General cloning vectors
  • Eyewashers or eye wash stations
  • Spectrofluorimeters or fluorimeters

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
Minitab
Textco BioSoftware Gene Inspector
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Science
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning

Knowledge

Math and Science
biology
chemistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 30% Bachelor's degree
  • 30% Post-doctoral training
  • 22% Doctoral degree

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Agricultural Inspectors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Captains, Mates, & Pilots of Water Vessels

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Microbiologists

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Molecular & Cellular Biologists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

    Tifton, GA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Integrity
  • Persistence
  • Dependability
  • Initiative

Values

  • Independence
  • Working Conditions
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Molecular & Cellular Biologists across the country typically make.

$25.11 / hour
$52,230 /year

Entry Level

$43.80 / hour
$91,100 /year

Median Level

$76.31 / hour
$158,730 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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