Also called: Research Integrity Officer
Makes sure university and company research follows laws and ethical rules.
Reviews conflicts of interest, investigates a possible case of data fabrication, and trains scientists on export controls and safety rules.
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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; research administration experience; CHRC (Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance) helps.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Public Administration.
Growing about average. Tracks BLS biological scientists.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI screens disclosures and flags issues; investigations, training and judgment calls on misconduct stay human.
Classes: AP Government, English composition, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.
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