Also called: Algal Biologist
Studies algae—from toxic blooms in lakes to seaweed farms and algae biofuels.
Tests lake water for toxic blue-green algae before a holiday weekend, then grows experimental algae strains for a biofuel project.
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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. Master's or PhD in biology, botany, or marine science.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Botany, Marine Biology.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. Imaging flow cameras and AI count algae automatically; lab growing and bloom testing stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1029.
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