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BIOLOGICAL SCIENTISTS, ALL OTHER

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Occupation Description:

All biological scientists not listed separately.

Specialized Occupations:

Geneticists (ONET code: 19-1029.03)

Bioinformatics Scientists (ONET code: 19-1029.01)

Biologists (ONET code: 19-1029.04)


	Occupation Description:

	Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.


	Typical Tasks:

	Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public. Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings. Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment. Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data. Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists. Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species. Communicate test results to state and federal representatives and general public.


	Knowledge:

	Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.. Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m. Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.. Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.. Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction..

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Education & Training:

Bachelor's degree

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Wage Information:

Region	Average Annual	Average Hourly	Entry Level (hourly)	Mid-Range (hourly)
Statewide	$112,670.00	$54.18	$35.22	$39.94 - $64.93
Bridgeport/Stamford	$125,163.00	$60.18	$41.04	$40.24 - $66.89
Hartford	$105,941.00	$50.94	$35.36	$40.27 - $53.27
New Haven	$107,437.00	$51.65	$34.32	$37.97 - $61.70
New London/Norwich	$102,504.00	$49.28	$32.10	$37.13 - $57.72

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Region	Employment		Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
Region	2020	2030	Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
State of Connecticut	370	430	0.1%	40

Key:

N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821

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