What is a scientific database curator and how to become one

Key steps to become a scientific database curator

1. Explore scientific database curator education requirements

   Most common scientific database curator degrees

   Bachelor's

   46.9 %

   Doctorate

   28.1 %

   Master's

   15.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific scientific database curator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Scientific Literature	69.13%
   Scientific Community	11.29%
   SQL	9.25%
   Data Quality	4.71%
   Data Integrity	3.00%

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3. Complete relevant scientific database curator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New scientific database curators 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 a scientific database curator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real scientific database curator resumes.

4. Research scientific database curator duties and responsibilities

   • Manage AIS boat check stations with WDFW enforcement (Carl Klein).
   • Maintain information on a SQL database.
   • Train associates how to maintain and troubleshoot immunoassay instruments, prepare dilutions, evaluate interfering substances and perform accelerate stability testing.
   • Participate in the development of the tissue ontology for BSR.

5. Apply for scientific database curator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a scientific database curator 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