Also called: Genetic Engineering Technician
Creates genetically modified mice and other animal models used to study diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's.
Injects CRISPR-edited DNA into single-cell mouse embryos under a microscope, implants embryos into surrogate mice, and tracks which pups carry the new gene.
Estimate.
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 plus specialized micromanipulation training.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Genetics.
Growing about average. Steady with genetic research.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Gene-editing tools get easier and alternatives to mouse models grow; microinjecting embryos stays delicate hands-on work.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Genetics elective, Studio art (fine motor).
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4021.
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