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Occupational Report
for Animal Scientists (19-1011)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Employment Outlook
for Animal Scientists
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the statewide average.Due to low projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Animal Scientists
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Animal Scientists
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Animal Scientists
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$17.38 |
$18.37 |
$20.01 |
$23.81 |
$39.43
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$23.48 |
$48,848 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Animal Scientists
Industry
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Ownership |
2006
Employment |
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Total, All Industries
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All |
29 |
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Total, All Industries
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Private |
26 |
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Private |
22 |
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Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
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Private |
18 |
Educational Requirements
for Animal Scientists
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Animal Scientists
- Apply Bacteriology Theory
- Apply Basic Chemistry
- Apply Biological Theory
- Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
- Apply Genetic Theory
- Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
- Apply Physiological Knowledge
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Conduct Chemical Analyses
- Conduct Field Research
- Conduct Investigations And Research
- Conduct Laboratory Research
- Conduct Qualitative Analysis
- Conduct Quantitative Analysis
- Conduct Vivisection
- Convert Ideas Into Products
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Develop And Revise Databases
- Diagnose And Solve Agricultural Production Problems
- Identify Livestock Characteristics
- Make Presentations
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Present Technical Papers And Research Results
- Recognize Disease And Parasites In Animals
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Use Algebra
- Use Biological Research Techniques
- Use Biological Testing Instruments
- Use Calculus
- Use On-Line Search Techniques
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Write Grant Proposals
- Write Technical Papers From Original Research
Schools and Training Providers
for Animal Scientists
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Animal Scientists
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
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