Also called: Cell & Gene Therapy Scientist
Develops treatments that fix or replace faulty genes inside patients' cells.
Packs a healthy gene into a harmless virus 'delivery truck' and tests how well it reaches muscle cells. Reviews data from a trial in children with a rare disease.
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, virology, or a related field.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Molecular Biology, Virology, Bioengineering.
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years). Estimate tied to medical scientists.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI helps engineer capsids and analyze trial data; making vectors, animal studies and patient safety stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1042.
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