Also called: Scientific Computing Specialist
Runs the supercomputers and cloud systems scientists use for big biology calculations.
Helps a lab move a giant simulation to the university supercomputer, installs software, and fixes jobs that crash at 3 a.m.
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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 computer science or a science; self-taught paths common.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Computer Science, Information Technology.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI helps install software and debug jobs; keeping physical supercomputers running and helping scientists stays human.
Classes: AP Computer Science, Physics, Computer networking CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1244.
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