Also called: Biorepository Technician
Stores and tracks thousands of frozen tissue, blood, and DNA samples for future research.
Logs new samples into a database, moves them into freezers at -80°C or liquid nitrogen tanks, and pulls requested samples for scientists. Alarms at 2 a.m. mean a freezer needs rescuing.
Estimate.
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; on-the-job training.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Biotechnology (associate), Biology.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Robotic freezers store and pull samples on their own; techs shrink to fewer who handle intake, alarms and repairs.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4021.
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