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	Biological Technicians	Microbiologists	Molecular and Cellular Biologists	Clinical Research Coordinators	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
SUMMARY	33% Low Risk	13% Minimal Risk	10% Minimal Risk	23% Low Risk	24% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	4.3/10	6.5/10	6.8/10	6.0/10	5.1/10
POLLING	49% (Moderate Risk, Based on 62 votes)	33% (Low Risk, Based on 192 votes)	26% (Low Risk, Based on 77 votes)	50% (Moderate Risk, Based on 32 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
GROWTH by year 2034	3.5%	4.1%	1.2%	3.7%	4.0%
WAGES	$52,000 or $25.00 per hour	$87,330 or $41.98 per hour	$93,330 or $44.87 per hour	$161,180 or $77.48 per hour	$49,490 or $23.79 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	76,190	19,760	59,710	100,870	39,390
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DESCRIPTION	Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.	Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medical microbiologists who study the relationship between organisms and disease or the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.	Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.	Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.	Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

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