What is an animal biologist and how to become one

Key steps to become an animal biologist

1. Explore animal biologist education requirements

   Most common animal biologist degrees

   Bachelor's

   77.8 %

   Associate

   22.2 %

2. Start to develop specific animal biologist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Genotyping	43.71%
   Sops	34.75%
   Lab Equipment	15.97%
   Animal Studies	5.57%

3. Complete relevant animal biologist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New animal biologists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an animal biologist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real animal biologist resumes.

4. Research animal biologist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage detailed GLP laboratory manual daily.
   • Project require review of existing environmental data, identification of permitting requirements, wetland identification/delineation and sensitive and endanger species issues.
   • Perform research in immunology and virology as a part of the vaccine development division; develop and validate bioassays.

5. Apply for animal biologist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an animal biologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams