Also called: Vivarium Manager
Runs the daily operations of a research animal facility.
Schedules caretakers, manages supplies and cage-wash operations, makes sure every room's temperature and light cycle is right, and walks inspectors through the facility.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in animal science plus experience; CMAR or LATG certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Building sensors and colony software automate monitoring, and research colonies may shrink; managing staff and audits stays human.
Classes: Biology, Business or economics, Chemistry, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9121.
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