Also called: Crop Gene Editing Scientist
Uses gene editing and genetics to create crops that resist drought, pests, or disease.
Edits a gene in tomato plants to make them resist a virus, grows them in a greenhouse, and tests which ones stay healthy.
Industry estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in plant biology, genetics, or biotechnology.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Plant Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI picks gene-edit targets and predicts traits; greenhouse trials and field testing stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1013.
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