Biologists

Also Called: Biologist, Research Biologist, Research Scientist, Scientist

Master's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$52,230

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Biologists do

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Face-to-Face Discussions

Tools

  • Robotic or automated liquid handling systems
  • Stereo or dissecting light microscopes
  • Dropping pipettes
  • Commercial fishing nets
  • Drying cabinets or ovens

Technology

Analytical or scientific software
Minitab
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Object or component oriented development software
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
R

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Science
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Math and Science
biology
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
law and government
Business
management

Education

  • 57% Master's degree
  • 32% Bachelor's degree
  • 10% Post-baccalaureate certificate

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

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Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Surveying & Mapping Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Natural Sciences Managers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

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

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

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

Values

  • Achievement
  • Recognition
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math
  • Memory

This is what 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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