Also called: Biological Safety Officer
Keeps labs safe when people work with dangerous germs, making sure nothing escapes.
Inspects a lab's safety cabinets, reviews a new experiment plan for risks, and runs a drill for a spill of infectious material. Writes rules that keep scientists and the public safe.
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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 in microbiology or public health; RBP/CBSP certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Microbiology, Public Health, Biology.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. AI drafts risk forms and checklists; inspecting labs, running drills and being accountable for safety stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Chemistry, Health science CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-5011.
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