Also called: Colony Manager, Mouse Colony Manager
Manages breeding of genetically engineered mice used in research.
Plans breedings to produce the exact genetic combinations scientists need, tracks thousands of mice in a database, and genotypes pups from tiny tissue samples.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in biology; AALAS certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Animal Science.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Colony software plans breeding and tracks genotypes; managing mice, staff and problem litters stays hands-on.
Classes: AP Biology, Genetics elective, Statistics, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4021.
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