Biotechnologist
Experiment with organisms to come up with medicines and other products.
Performs qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses of body fluids and exudates, following instructions, to provide information used in diagnosis and treatment of diseases: Tests specimens, such as urine, blood, spinal fluid, and gastric juices, for presence and quantity of sugar, albumin, drugs, toxins, and blood gases such as oxygen. Prepares solutions used in chemical analysis. Calibrates and maintains manual and computer-controlled analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis. May take blood samples.
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Nationally: $39,000 – $77,000
Main education level: Bachelor's
source: US Dept of Labor
Manage workers performing chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests.