Also called: Biometrics Lab Technician, Neuromarketing Lab Assistant
Runs studies that track where people look and how their bodies react while they read, shop, or play games.
A biometrics tech calibrates eye-tracking glasses, fits participants with heart-rate sensors, runs sessions, and cleans the data for researchers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in psychology or a related field (some start with coursework).
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 19-4061: Faster than average (5% to 6%).
Medium risk for 10 years. Automated analysis turns gaze data into reports; calibrating gear and running participants stays hands-on.
Classes: AP Psychology, Physics, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4061.
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