Also called: Epigenetics Scientist
Studies chemical tags on DNA that switch genes on or off without changing the DNA code.
Maps where methyl tags sit across the genome in tumor samples, studies how stress or diet change these marks, and tests drugs that reset them.
Estimate; industry pays more than universities.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in biology or a related field, often plus a postdoc.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology.
Growing faster than average. Tracks BLS life scientists (medical scientists and biochemists grow faster than average).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI finds patterns in methylation maps; designing experiments on cells and tissues and testing drugs stays human.
Classes: AP Biology, Chemistry, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1029.
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