Animal Scientists
O*NET Code: 19-1011.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
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Visualize advancement opportunities, lateral moves, and skill development roadmaps. See interactive career maps showing transition difficulty and salary progression.
💼 Also Known As
Animal AnatomistAnimal BehavioristAnimal BiologistAnimal GeneticistAnimal Nutrition ConsultantAnimal NutritionistAnimal ScientistBacteriologistBeef Cattle NutritionistBeef Cattle SpecialistBehavioristCompanion Animal NutritionistDairy BacteriologistDairy Nutrition ConsultantDairy Nutrition SpecialistDairy Research NutritionistDairy ScientistNutrition PartnerNutrition SpecialistPoultry Scientist
⚡ Skills (22)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Science4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Monitoring4/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (28)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle PeopleSoft
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Tableau
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Best Linear Unbiased Prediction BLUP
Analytical or scientific software
0COWGAME
Analytical or scientific software
0Cowculator
Analytical or scientific software
0DAGRIS
Data base user interface and query software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Deoxyribonucleic acid DNA sequence analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Domestic Animal Diversity Information Service DAD-IS
Data base user interface and query software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0FEEDLOT CALC
Analytical or scientific software
0Master Ration Calculator
Analytical or scientific software
0Nutrition Balance Analyzer NUTBAL
Analytical or scientific software
0Online Mendelian Inheritance in Animals OMIA
Data base user interface and query software
0Oracle HRIS
Human resources software
0VSNi ASReml
Analytical or scientific software
0VSNi GenStat
Analytical or scientific software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
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Microbiologists
Salary: $50,000
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Salary: $50,000
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Geneticists
Salary: $50,000
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Biologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Salary: $50,000
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Agricultural Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓2 levels)
📊 Skills Comparison
Animal Scientists → Agricultural Technicians
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (92% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (11)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 3
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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