Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Bright outlookJob zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 19-1029.02

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median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$51k10th$94kMedian$139k90th

New workers start near $50,690; experienced workers reach $139,070. About 150 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +26.7%; Alamo region, 150 to 190 jobs · U.S. +1%
Openings a year: 16; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 4,800
Employed in 2024: 150; in the Alamo region · U.S. 63,700

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

9 programs, with the college that teaches each.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Verify all financial, physical, and human resources assigned to research or development projects are used as planned.
Evaluate new supplies and equipment to ensure operability in specific laboratory settings.
Develop guidelines for procedures such as the management of viruses.
Coordinate molecular or cellular research activities with scientists specializing in other fields.
Supervise technical personnel and postdoctoral research fellows.
Provide scientific direction for project teams regarding the evaluation or handling of devices, drugs, or cells for in vitro and in vivo disease models.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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