Also called: Vivarium Director
Runs a facility housing thousands of research animals and the staff who care for them.
Reviews inspection reports, manages a budget and staff of 40, and works with scientists on new animal housing needs.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 10 years after high school. Bachelor's/master's plus years of experience; often a vet.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Animal Science, Biology.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps track inspections and budgets; leading a large animal-care staff and working with scientists stay human.
Classes: Biology, Business, Animal science CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9121.
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