Also called: Genome Engineer
Uses CRISPR and other tools to cut and rewrite DNA, for research or new therapies.
Designs guide RNAs on a computer, delivers them into cells, then sequences the DNA to check whether the edit landed in the right spot—and nowhere else.
Industry estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in molecular biology, genetics, or bioengineering.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioengineering.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). Estimate; gene editing is a fast-growing field.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI designs guide RNAs and predicts off-target cuts; doing edits in real cells and checking safety stays lab work.
Classes: AP Biology, Chemistry, AP Computer Science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1029.
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