Also called: FAS
Travels to labs to teach scientists how to use DNA-sequencing machines and fix problems.
Flies to a hospital lab to help install a new sequencer, troubleshoots a run that failed, and runs a training session for the staff. Reports customer feedback to the engineers back home.
Industry estimate including bonus.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's or master's in molecular biology; PhD common.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI chat handles simple support questions; on-site installs, fixing failed runs and training people in person stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Chemistry, Speech or debate.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1029.
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