Also called: Germ-Free Animal Technician
Cares for germ-free mice that live in sealed bubbles with zero microbes.
Works through rubber gloves built into sealed isolators, sterilizes everything that goes in, and tests often to make sure no bacteria sneaked in. Scientists use these mice to study the microbiome.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma or associate plus AALAS certification and specialized training.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Biology.
Growing about average. Growing with microbiome research.
Low risk for 10 years. Germ-free mouse work is growing with microbiome research; handling animals in sealed isolators stays meticulous hands-on work.
Classes: Biology, Microbiology elective, Chemistry, Health science CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9096.
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