Also called: Genotyping Lab Technician
Runs DNA tests that identify the genetic makeup of plants, animals, or research mice.
Punches tiny tissue samples into plates, runs PCR machines, and reads results that tell breeders which seedlings or calves carry the right genes.
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 or biotechnology.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Biotechnology.
Growing about average. Steady.
High risk for 10 years. PCR, plating and reading results are being fully automated in high-throughput labs; many fewer manual genotyping jobs.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4021.
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