Description
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Interests
- Investigative
- Realistic
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Recognition
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Initiative
Tasks
- Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
- Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
- Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.
- Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.
- Conduct research concerning animal nutrition, breeding, or management to improve products or processes.
Work Activities
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Processing Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software
- Presentation software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Spreadsheet software
- Geographic information system
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Science
Knowledge
- Biology
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Chemistry
- Food Production
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Board Certified in Animal Food ScienceCertifying Organization
American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Elanco Fundamentals of Animal Science CertificationCertifying Organization
Elanco
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Feed Management CertificationCertifying Organization
American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Manager of Animal ResourcesCertifying Organization
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Type
Core
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $48,440 |
| Median (50%) | $79,120 |
| High (90%) | $235,750 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 2,500 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 2,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 8%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 8%
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