Also called: Prosector (Animal), Pathology Technician (Research)
Performs animal autopsies and collects tissues for research and diagnostic labs.
Dissects research animals at the end of a study, weighs organs, and preserves tissue samples for the pathologist to examine.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's in biology or vet tech; on-the-job training.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Veterinary Technology, Biology.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Digital imaging helps document findings, but performing animal autopsies and collecting tissues stays hands-on.
Classes: Biology, Anatomy & physiology, Chemistry, Vet-science CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4021.
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