Runs lasers-and-fluid machines that analyze millions of individual cells per minute.
Helps a scientist set up an experiment to sort rare immune cells, adjusts laser settings, and troubleshoots clogs in the fluid lines.
Estimate.
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 biology; SCYM certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Immunology.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI auto-gates cell data and new sorters self-adjust; complex sorts, clogs and training users stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Physics, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4021.
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