Also called: Environmental Toxicologist
Studies how chemicals and pollutants harm wildlife and ecosystems.
Exposes tiny water fleas to river water from below a factory and measures how many survive, then traces which chemical is to blame.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's or PhD in toxicology or environmental science.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Toxicology, Environmental Science, Biology.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI predicts which chemicals harm wildlife; river sampling, lab exposure tests and tracing sources stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1042.
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